The Four County economic region of Midwestern Ontario experienced a drop in the unemployment rate in June.
The rate was 4.8 per cent in Perth, Huron, Bruce and Grey counties. That's down from 5.6 in May, and well below the provincial rate for June of 6.6 per cent.
Both the province and the local economic region experienced growth in the number in total employed across all industries during the past month.
Recent economic announcements include up to 44 new jobs at Schaeffler Canada in Stratford, and the filling of between 30-40 positions at the new 519 Table and Pour restaurant in Walkerton.
The possibility of a Dairy Queen franchise opening in Walkerton will mean additional local employment opportunities.
On the downside, 20 employees at Meaford Foodland will be out of work when the store closes in August.
