Author: Clean Technica
Unemployment rate ticks down in region that includes Grey-Bruce
Gains in construction led the unemployment rate in the region that includes Grey-Bruce to tick down a percentage point in May. The rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by .1 per cent from April to 5.9 per cent after the labour force increased by 1,000 people to 167,000. The rate is still above […]
Grey-Bruce home sales up in May compared to a year ago
Home sales posted their first year-over-year monthly gains in over a year last month. The Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound said in a news release issued on June 8 that home sales in the region are “continuing on a path of strong recovery” after a total of 301 units were sold in May, […]
More than $36,000 invested at Hawks’ Nest
Kincardine entrepreneurs were among those selected by investors during the third Hawks’ Nest competition. The event drew a crowd of 225 people at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound on May 17 for an entertaining evening. The “Dragon’s Den” inspired competition, covering the areas of Grey, Bruce, Wellington North and Minto, saw seven entrepreneurs pitch […]
Fate of deteriorating Lucknow dam causing stir in community
The possible removal of a local dam has quickly become a contentious issue. “I think there was some misinformation about this because people thought the dam is going to go and that it has already been decided,” said Morten Jakobsen of the Dickie’s Creek dam, located on his Campbell Street property, in an interview on […]
Big turnout for lawn bowling in Lucknow
June 7 was a banner night for the Lucknow Lawn Bowling Club when 30 people took to the greens. Many were newcomers checking out the sport. The bowling club’s facilities have taken on a refurbished look over the last few weeks thanks to a grant from the Community Well-Being Program, funded by the Nuclear Waste […]