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Regional unemployment rate up less than one percent in September
The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties) increased by 0.6 percentage points in September, to 4.3%, the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario in two consecutive months.
Listowel Cyclones flash some offense with 7-0 win against Komoka Kings
The Listowel Cyclones had an exciting start to their Thanksgiving weekend, hosting the Komoka Kings on Oct. 11 closing out the game with an impressive 7-0 win.
Rod Beattie returns with A Christmas Carol at Stratford-Perth Museum
Early bird tickets are on sale now for an encore performance of A Christmas Carol, at the Co-operators Performance Theatre at Stratford-Perth Museum, December 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment
The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11
Survey on PC Connect’s Rural Route Transit Service launches
Perth County is seeking feedback from residents, riders, businesses, and community stakeholders regarding PC Connect’s Rural Route transit service.
Keys for Community another way to give to United Way
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region.
Battle of the Badges set for this weekend
Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.
‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware
If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again.
Listowel takes a step forward in affordable housing availability
North Perth Council approved funding for Phase 1 of the Listowel Gardens housing project at their Oct. 7 meeting, a decision Mayor Todd Kasenberg called “monumental” for affordable housing in the area.
New this year with the Festival of Lanterns is Frankenopoly
The 11th annual festival of lanterns here is set to return on Oct. 25. To go along with the tradition, and new this year, local realtor Mark McDougall created a game called Frankenopoly.
The journey to Freezer Fitness
Freezer Fitness, nestled behind the Mildmay Cheese Haus on Mildmay’s main street, is a place of wellbeing and health that started with a group of friends looking to find a place to workout.
Respiratory illness season is here: public health offers information on how to protect yourself and your family
Respiratory illness season is here, with COVID, influenza, RSV, pertussis and many other respiratory illnesses circulating, a letter from local health teams reads.
North Huron submitting CSRI application for Wingham and Blyth community centres
Council here recently received a report from the asset management coordinator seeking approval regarding an application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure (CSRI) Grant Program.
North Huron makes agreement with Wingham Veterinary Clinic
The Wingham Veterinary Clinic is officially appointed as the pound keeper for North Huron Township after council adopted bylaw 73-2024 at its recent meeting.
