Research on the importance of Pride celebrations in rural communities based on responses from over 300 respondents in 95 rural communities across Ontario was recently conducted by AJ Adams, a social change advocate who works to enhance LGBTQ2+ efforts in small towns.
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Ontario Works’ Alex Burgess discusses homelessness, affordable housing crisis
Homelessness and affordable housing were hot-button topics during the recent federal election and they continue to be issues that municipal politicians have to grapple with.
Trowbridge residents take part in Terry Fox Run
The residents of Trowbridge participated in the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 19, raising over $800. This was the second annual event in Trowbridge.
Mirror, mirror on the wall…
Mirrors made of polished stone, dating back to 6000 BC, have been found in Anatolia or modern-day Turkey.
Watson’s purchases Kurtzville’s Lincoln Smith Lumber
Lincoln Smith and Sons Lumber Ltd. has been a family-owned business since 1974. And with its impending sale as long-time owners Daryl and Wayne Smith look to their retirement days, it’s perhaps only appropriate that another prominent, locally-owned family business take up its mantle.
Van Allens ‘super happy’ province will cover cystic fibrosis medication
Ontario announced on Sept. 24 it is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis (CF) to become available, under its publicly-funded drug program to give patients more access to life-changing treatments.
Guide Dogs receive Lions’ share
In the early 1980s, Lions clubs across Canada sought to develop a national project to reflect their service to Canadians with visual impairments. The result was the establishment of the Lions Foundation of Canada and its founding program, Canine Vision Canada, which was launched in 1985. Now the lar
Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel DSS
As a precautionary measure, Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Listowel District Secondary School on Sept. 22.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health aims to improve vaccine confidence
The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health in Goderich is teaming up with the University of Waterloo (U of W) to improve rural vaccine confidence throughout Huron/Perth/Grey/Bruce counties.
Weberlane Manufacturing to receive provincial funding for expansion project
A local manufacturing company is one of four businesses in Perth-Wellington receiving funding from the province to assist with its expansion project.
North Perth to host public meeting on Wallace Ave. S. one-way pilot project
The municipality is hosting a public meeting about the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South next month.
Long-time equipment manager reflects on 25 years with Listowel Cyclones
Like much of the support staff and executive of the Listowel Junior Cyclones, Mark Kennedy got his start simply as a fan of the club.
North Perth resident charged in Centre Wellington break-in on Sept. 3
A North Perth resident is among those charged in relation to a break and enter at an abandoned residence in Centre Wellington that took place earlier this month.
Hoover’s Maple Syrup hosting tours of sugar bush, production facility
For any maple syrup producer, early April is by far their busiest and most anticipated time of year.
Huron-Perth home sales down from last year, still hit second-best August on record
The number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS totaled 250 units in August 2021. This was a moderate decrease of 4.2 per cent (11 sales) from August 2020.
