In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region continued to decrease by 0.5 percentage points to 3 per cent.
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Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County
A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth.
Modernization funding used to install new VPN firewall at Howick Fire Station
Council here approved the use of modernization grant funding at its June 4 meeting to purchase a VPN firewall for the Howick Fire Station in the amount of $1,306.85.
Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
Howick Council recently approved the full-time recreation operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
OASIS: Lack of hauled sewage disposal sites a real challenge in Ontario
Rob MacLellan, representing the Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services (OASIS) had a clear message for Bruce County council at their June 6 electronic meeting: the lack of hauled sewage disposal sites in Ontario is a real challenge that must be met.
Milverton to Goderich bike ride honours friend; raises money for cancer society
Becky Westman and her friend Gina Smith used to bike the G2G (Guelph to Goderich) trail near their hometown of Milverton.
Drayton Festival Theatre opens season with 1960s girl power in ‘Beehive’
DRAYTON – Even though I was a very small child during most of the 1960s, I appreciate the variety…
Peabody seeks seat on AMO county caucus
Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) has asked for Bruce County council’s support in seeking a seat on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ county caucus. It would be for a two-year term.
LDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team wins Huron Perth consolation title, bronze medal at WOSSA
LISTOWEL – The LDSS Lightning Girl’s Slo-Pitch team won the Huron Perth consolation title and a bronze medal at WOSSA
Lisa Thompson named minister of rural affairs
MPP Lisa Thompson (Huron-Bruce) became Ontario’s new minister of rural affairs when her former agriculture, food and rural affairs position was split into two during last week’s Ontario cabinet shuffle.
Howick to hire full-time recreation operator
The council of the Township of Howick recently approved a full-time Recreation Operator position at its June 4 meeting, and staff have been directed to proceed with advertising to have the position filled.
Fordwich Ball Park to receive funding for new benches, garbage bins
Council here approved a request from the Fordwich Parks Board to purchase benches and waste receptacles for the Fordwich Ball Park.
Brockton council votes to support OPP MCERT application
Mayor Chris Peabody opened the June 4 meeting of Brockton council with the Indigenous Land Acknowledgment statement, and a report that he’s finished his reconciliation tours and meetings at Nawash and Saugeen.
Formosa recreation centre welcomes June with Spring Fling Dance
Formosa Lions sponsored the second ever Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, June 1 at the Formosa recreation centre, featuring drinks, dancing and a live band.
Cody Carter places second in doubles, fourth in singles at World’s Crokinole Tournament
TAVISTOCK – Cody Carter, 16, of Hanover did extremely well at the World’s Crokinole Tournament…
