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BlackburnNews.com imageUnlike the national and provincial unemployment rates, which both went up in February, the Stratford-to-Bruce Peninsula region saw slight decrease.
The jobless rate went from 5.7% to 5.6%.
Local employment saw a net gain of 500 jobs in both full-time and part-time between January and February. The highest gains were in educational services, health care and social assistance.
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board is reporting an upward trend of full-time employment since November 2015.
Perth County OPP have closed part of Perth Road 180 due to a two-vehicle crash.
Robert, 71, was last seen September 4 walking along O'Loane Avenue.
The province says the proposed facility could accept material originating anywhere in Ontario.
The Municipality of Kincardine has released the legal opinion that prompted its eviction notice for tenants of the Bluewater Trailer Park.
The City of Owen Sound is preparing to address hazardous trees within its urban forest, with scheduled removals set to begin next week.
The San Francisco 49ers opened their NFL season with 27-7 win over the L-A Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
