Tag: Stratford
Region’s unemployment rate remains second lowest in province
The region’s unemployment rate remained the second lowest in the province in May. Last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9 percent. Meanwhile, the provincial unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 7.9 per cent. Both figures are unadjusted for seasonality. According to the Four County […]
Damage toll mounts in Stratford cemetery rip-offs
More damage to gravesites at a Stratford cemetery has been reported to police, following a public alert issued nearly two weeks ago. Stratford police late last month said they were investigating several reports of damaged or stolen memorial plaques at Avondale Cemetery, and asked people to check their loved ones’ headstones for other damage. Friday, […]
London man charged after Lambeth business break-in
A 43-year-old from London is facing multiple charges after a man was spotted breaking into a Lambeth business through its window.
Special air quality statement includes parts of Huron County
HURON – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special air quality statement as smoke from wildfires in the west begins clouding the Huron County area. The June 5 statement encompasses southern Huron County, Bluewater, Goderich, northern Huron County, Wingham and Blyth. According to a press release from Huron Perth public health, wildfire smoke […]
Rotary Huron Shore Run sets a new pace in Southampton
The Rotary Huron Shore Run is growing in popularity and, in turn, raising more money for life-saving equipment in local hospitals. “Most people don’t realize the government does not buy the equipment for hospitals. They pay, really, less than 10 per cent for that. They pay for the staff, the building, the operating expenses, but […]