In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by a 0.2 percentage point to three per cent. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 5.8 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
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Majority of Canadians believe they’ll contract COVID, regardless of precautions
A new poll shows a majority of Canadians believe they will be infected by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Education minister confirms Jan. 17 return to classrooms
School bells will ring on Jan. 17, summoning children back to classrooms following a two-week delay with around two million students stuck at home learning virtually.
Klassen says reduced case testing, focus on high-risk settings will transition COVID-19 pandemic into endemic
With the province’s public health units undergoing changes in the ways in which they record and test for positive cases of COVID-19, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen says that the methodology will ultimately transition the pandemic into an endemic.
Nominations now open for the Ontario Junior Citizen Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards.
Province anticipating arrival of 54.3 million rapid antigen tests
The provincial government is expecting to receive millions of rapid antigen tests this month following a Jan. 5 federal announcement that 140 million rapid tests would be distributed across the country.
Wingham Advance Times’ 2021 year in review, part 1
Last year was one for the memory books. Some might be happier that they are getting to move on from last year, while others may miss the year of 2021.
North Huron implementing COVID-19 measures effective immediately
As part of the Province of Ontario’s response to the Omicron variant and recent trends that show an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the province is returning to the modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen effective, Jan. 5, for at least 21 days (until Jan. 26), subject to trends
Betty White’s ancestry leads back to Wingham
For years, there has been a rumour floating around the vast depths of the internet that the late Golden Girl, Betty White has family connections to Wingham.
Blyth woman to lead provincial accessibility committee
Six years ago, Julie Sawchuk lost the use of her legs when she was hit by a car while riding her bike near Goderich.
North Huron passes annual drinking water system review
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires an accredited operating authority to operate all municipal water systems. In addition, these authorities must provide annual reports to the water system owner.
Leslie Motors donates $10,000 to Wingham hospital
Leslie Motors recently presented a donation of $10,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Blyth celebrates New Year’s Eve with drive-in fireworks display
The streets of Blyth were bustling on New Year’s Eve – an incredible showing of cars that surpassed all expectations when the community put on a fireworks display to raise spirits during these uncertain times.
Care packages distributed to post-secondary students in South Bruce
Nearly 70 South Bruce youth received a Welcome Home Student Care Packages last month from the municipality.
Omicron variant forces postponement of MPP’s levee and citizen recognition night
The rapidly spreading Omicron variant has forced Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson to postpone her annual Remarkable Citizens recognition for a second consecutive year.
