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Skills2 Advance program expands across Grand Erie to train more than 100 residents for trades careers
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (317+ words) A free job training initiative aimed at helping residents enter the skilled trades is expanding across the Grand Erie region. The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie announced the expansion of its Skills2 Advance program, which will provide hands-on training, industry…...
The Exeter Grand Bend 48
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (375+ words) Here's what's going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Wingham, Tai Chi10: 30 am " 11: 30 am Join us at the Alice Munro Branchfor weekly Tai Chi sessions, all skill levels welcome! This program is run by community volunteers and…...
Gold, bronze and bright futures: Huron-Perth students shine at Skills Ontario
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (149+ words) The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is celebrating the success of its students following this year's Skills Ontario Competition at the Toronto Congress Centre. Students from across the board competed against top talent from around the province and earned several…...
Catholic Student Leadership Awards celebrate faith, service and excellence across Brant Haldimand Norfolk
1+ week, 6+ day ago (291+ words) Student leadership, faith, and service were front and centre this week as the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board celebrated its annual Catholic Student Leadership Awards. The ceremony took place May 4 at Holy Trinity Catholic High School as part…...
Grand Erie invites families to Education Week events celebrating "Excellence in Motion
2+ week, 1+ day ago (115+ words) 90. 5 Exeter Today Grand Erie invites families to Education Week events celebrating "Excellence in Motion The Grand Erie District School Board is inviting families and community members to two Education Week events celebrating "Excellence in Motion. Interactive sessions and booths will…...
Grand Erie launches survey to gather public input on 2026-27 budget
4+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) 90. 5 Exeter Today Grand Erie launches survey to gather public input on 2026-27 budget The Grand Erie District School Board is asking community members to help shape its 2026-27 budget by sharing their input through a newly launched survey. The board says feedback…...
Grand Erie job market gains momentum as unemployment drops again
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (168+ words) Hiring continues to trend upward across the Grand Erie region, with the local unemployment rate falling for the third straight month. According to the latest seasonally adjusted estimates from Statistics Canada, about 1, 400 people found work in Brantford-Brant in March. That…...
What's Good Norfolk? From shy to strong, GIRLS Power Camp helps grade 8 students thrive
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) A long-running program in Haldimand and Norfolk is once again helping young people build confidence, friendships, and life skills as they prepare for high school. GIRLS Power Camp, run by Haldimand Norfolk Women's Services, has been part of the community…...
Job losses mount as unemployment creeps higher
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (91+ words) 90. 5 Exeter Today Job losses mount as unemployment creeps higher The job market is getting worse. Canada shed roughly 84, 000 jobs in February, the biggest monthly drop in more than four years and bringing total losses to about 109, 000 over two months. Young…...
Fanshawe College suspends nine more programs as part of financial review
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (242+ words) Fanshawe College has announced the suspension of nine additional academic programs as it works to address a growing budget deficit and review the long-term viability of its programs. The London-based college says the decision follows earlier suspensions, including 10 programs last…...