Building on information gathered from the Cost of Housing survey from earlier this year, United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research AND Planning Council (SRPC) is launching Speak Up for Housing, a campaign highlighting the impact of rising housing costs on individuals and families across the region.
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“Book Club with the OPP” to start in Perth County
The Perth County OPP is inviting the public to engage with the OPP through reading.
The Listowel Legends U17 softball team in year-end tournament
The Listowel Legends U17 (Donaldson) Softball Team participated in their year-end tournament in Exeter on Sept. 14-15.
O’Malley Homes supports North Perth Community Hospice
O’Malley Homes has raised a total of $100,000 in support of the hospice.
MPP Lisa Thompson makes special presentation at Huron County council meeting
Lisa Thompson, minister of rural affairs and MPP for Huron-Bruce, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Huron County council to make two important presentations.
Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle
United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.
Donation to local cadets
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Brussels holds its 161st fall fair
The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.
North Perth Council adopts changes to procurement bylaw
At their Sept. 9 meeting, council here adopted changes to a current bylaw, following a presentation from Procurement Officer Samantha French and lengthy discussion.
Two Mildmay residents charged in major drug investigation
The Hanover Police Service has conducted a month-long drug investigation, executing several search warrants, arresting two suspects and seizing a substantial quantity of illicit drugs.
Mayne Corners to be assessed for safety improvements
North Perth’s years of lobbying for a safety assessment of Mayne Corners, just west of Kurtzville, has finally amounted to success.
Musical fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice features Kelly Walker – singer, songwriter and author
“Gotta Have a Dream: A Musical Fundraiser” for Saugeen Hospice featuring Kelly Walker, singer, songwriter and author, with Breanne Dietrich, Andrea Kasap and Andrew Strader, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m., at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) in Walkerton.
Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit highlights impact of Huron County Library
Public libraries are critical cultural and social infrastructure for the communities they serve, and new findings released from the Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit show that every $1 invested in the Huron County Library generates $4.66 in Social Return on Investment (SROI).
Search warrant on county border yields drugs, weapons, cash, stolen vehicles
Two individuals have been arrested and charged following an investigation by several local OPP units which led to the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $123,000.
Truth and Reconciliation event planned at local church
A local church is planning a free community event in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
