The Well Community Collective are unified sites throughout Huron and Perth Counties – and soon Grey-Bruce – providing safe spaces for youth to access resources. They were recently chosen to be part of an initiative which will help them offer measurement-based care across their locations.
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Regional labour planning board launches 2024-25 EmployerOne survey
The 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey has launched.
Loonie toonie auction supports United Way campaign
For a second year, Penny’s of Blyth is hosting a Loonie Toonie Auction in support of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign.
Local libraries celebrate Public Library Week
The North Perth Public Library invites the community to connect and celebrate Ontario Public Libraries with events running Oct. 19 through Oct. 24.
Moving the flag is lowering the flag
A flagpole in North Perth, currently located at the municipal office, took on a role as a crier for hate, it appears, at a council vote on Oct. 7.
A history of the Listowel Standard and its publishers
The Listowel Standard was first published in February 1878.
Regional unemployment rate up less than one percent in September
The unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region (Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties) increased by 0.6 percentage points in September, to 4.3%, the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario in two consecutive months.
Listowel Cyclones flash some offense with 7-0 win against Komoka Kings
The Listowel Cyclones had an exciting start to their Thanksgiving weekend, hosting the Komoka Kings on Oct. 11 closing out the game with an impressive 7-0 win.
Rod Beattie returns with A Christmas Carol at Stratford-Perth Museum
Early bird tickets are on sale now for an encore performance of A Christmas Carol, at the Co-operators Performance Theatre at Stratford-Perth Museum, December 14, 15, 21 and 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Listowel Lions Club hosts Friday afternoon entertainment
The Listowel Lions Club hosted an afternoon of entertainment in the Smith’s Market Square parking lot on Oct. 11
Survey on PC Connect’s Rural Route Transit Service launches
Perth County is seeking feedback from residents, riders, businesses, and community stakeholders regarding PC Connect’s Rural Route transit service.
Keys for Community another way to give to United Way
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) employees spend hours on the road, travelling from community to community, learning about important issues affecting the region.
Battle of the Badges set for this weekend
Annual fundraiser for Victim Services will see police and fire services battle it out at the rink.
‘Woke’ – the difference between sounding socially aware, and being socially aware
If you think “woke” is just the past tense of “wake,” think again.
Listowel takes a step forward in affordable housing availability
North Perth Council approved funding for Phase 1 of the Listowel Gardens housing project at their Oct. 7 meeting, a decision Mayor Todd Kasenberg called “monumental” for affordable housing in the area.
