Sunday, January 24, 2021

Business News

December Unemployment Rate Increases to 5.6%

Staff -
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region, which includes the Municipality of Meaford, increased by 0.2 percentage point to 5.6%. At the same time, the provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 8.5%, both unadjusted for seasonality. The annual adjusted unemployment rate for 2020 was 7.2%, 2.9 percentage points higher than that for 2019 which was 4.3%. Overall net employment in the region decreased by 200, with full-time losses (-100) and part-time losses...
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Keeping the Arts Alive in Meaford

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Meaford’s entertainment culture boasts a vibrant community of talented local musicians where the downtown is usually bustling throughout the year with live music and theatre. COVID-19 put an abrupt halt to the entire live entertainment industry. The arts community was not to be deterred for long, and soon artists and arts organizations stepped up to fill the community’s need for connection, inspiration, and entertainment. Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre launched 'Live it Live', a live-stream music concert series featuring...
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Snitching and Shaming Have Been an Unfortunate Side Effect of the Pandemic

Stephen Vance, Editor -
Lock-downs, stay at home orders, physical distancing, and mask wearing have all made for a frustrating and stressful past 10 months, but what I...
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Community News

Meaford Fire Department Welcomes New Chief

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The Municipality of Meaford has announced Courtney Allen as the new Chief of the Meaford Fire Department. Allen comes to Meaford from the City of...
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Community News

OPP Enforcement Under The Stay-At-Home Order

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for...
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Business News

Bill’s Valu-mart Owners Retire, New Owners Take Over

Helen Solmes -
Bill and Barb MacDonald have officially retired after 17 years as franchise owners of Bill’s valu-mart in Meaford. On Sunday, January 3, Bill’s valu-mart...
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Business News

Two Knights’ Home Building Centre Employees Receive Bursary

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Knights’ Home Building Centre and the Edey Family have announced that two employees of Knights’ Home Building Centre have been selected as recipients of...
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Business News

Why Your Small Business Needs A Website

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on small business the world over. Hundreds of thousands of business owners have been forced to...
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Business News

MPP Walker Excited About Local Broadband Expansion

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This week, the Governments of Canada and Ontario marked the beginning of construction of broadband infrastructure that will deliver reliable internet access to nearly...
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Business News

Meaford Dragons Winners Announced Virtually

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The Meaford Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the 12th annual Meaford Dragons event with a virtual broadcast on December 2. Forced to pivot to...
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Business News

More Ways to Shop Locally This Christmas – Online, Offline, Or on The Phone

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Submitted by Vic Michener, Meaford Chamber of Commerce Santa's still making sure he visits downtown Meaford. Downtown shops are unveiling their windows. The Chamber of...
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Business News

Meaford Dragons Going Virtual

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The Meaford Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the 12th annual production of the Meaford Dragons. “Due to COVID-19, the event will look a...
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Business News

Sail Restaurant in Meaford Is Moving

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Sail Restaurant and Catering Companies Meaford Location, winner of Best of the Best Fish and Chips Restaurant 2019 and 2020, have announced that they...
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Business News

October Unemployment Continues a Downward Trend to 6.4%

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Staff In October, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region, which includes the Municipality of Meaford, decreased by 1.5 percentage points to 6.4%,...
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Business News

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Highlighted Need For Reliable Internet in Rural Communities

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Rob Uhrig of the Meaford Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 continues and it illustrates some of the benefits and shortcomings of living in a predominantly rural...
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