WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 5.9%, the largest percentage increase of all economic regions in the province, yet continues to hold steady as the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
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Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker
Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.
Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties
Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
TIVERTON – The application window for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships is now open at www.brucepower.com/scholarships.
Flags lowered to recognize passing of former councillor
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie announced the passing of Douglas Bell, a three member of council and a long-time municipal staff in a May 27 press release.
Taste of Togetherness attracts large crowd in inaugural year
WINGHAM – The first annual Taste of Togetherness festival was held May 30, at the Wingham Branch…
Turn Dirt to Donations raises thousands for local teen’s recovery
WINGHAM – Montgomery Bus Lines, along with many company members and community volunteers,…
April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent
WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
Executive director of Victim Services Huron Perth receives provincial award
CLINTON - Executive Director of Victim Services Huron Perth Deborah Logue was awarded one of Ontario’s highest honours for victim service professionals.
Wingham theatre packed for CKNX Barn Dance Reunion Show
WINGHAM - The CKNX Barn Dance Reunion show, part of the local radio station’s 100th anniversary celebrations, at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on May 31 included performers from local radio and television shows, the original touring Barn Dance productions and the later Barn Dance Historical Society
