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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.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
