In January, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region jumped to 5.8 per cent, also the biggest increase (2 percentage points) across Ontario, after sitting at one of the lowest in the province for months.
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Howick Council hosts public meeting, outlining third draft of municipal budget
Council here held a public meeting during the recent regular council agenda on Feb. 4, outlining the third draft of Howick’s 2025 municipal budget.
Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report
An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.
U18 Midget Rep win Parry Sound Bobby Orr tourney
On the weekend of Dec. 13-15 the South Bruce Blades U18 (Midget) rep team traveled to Parry Sound to play in the annual Bobby Orr “Hall of Fame” Tier 3 tournament.
Meridian donates groceries and cash donation to Walkerton Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of members, staff and Meridian Commitment to Communities, Meridian was…
Local ERs seeing increased patient volumes
South Bruce Grey Health Centre has been seeing increased patient volumes. CEO Nancy Shaw made note of the situation in her report to the board of directors on Feb. 5.
South Bruce approves 2025 budget in principle
Over the course of two meetings on Feb. 4 and 6, council here approved draft 2025 capital and operating budgets in principle, after lengthy discussion and resulting caveats.
County of Bruce named one of top employers in region
Bruce County has recently been recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s top employers in the 2025 regional ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’ competition.
New faces at SBGHC
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors heard the final report presented by Michelle Scime-Summers, vice-president of patient care and chief nursing executive, who is retiring.
County council amends planning recommendation for Ripley area property
The way Bruce County council dealt with a planning matter at the Feb. 6 meeting was an example, in the words of County Coun. Milt McIver (Northern Bruce Peninsula), of “the process working as it should.”
Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth
Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.
Listowel store among Peavey Marts set to close
The Listowel Peavey Mart location will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.
Howick Reeve questions new utility poles being used for internet infrastructure
Howick Reeve Doug Harding spoke out at the Huron County council meeting on Feb. 5, raising questions about who was erecting new utility poles in Howick to carry internet cables and who permitted them to do so.
Formosa Swans add two new members
The Formosa Swans have added two new members to their club during their monthly meeting on Feb. 3.
Ironmen down Hawks 4-2
Earlier this month, the Wingham Ironmen started a difficult four-game road trip, falling 8-5 against the Flyers on Feb. 1, dropping a 7-3 decision to the league-leading Barons on Feb. 2 and, on Feb. 4, falling 3-1 to the third-place Fergus Whalers.
