A research paper from United Way Perth-Huron’s United Housing initiative
warns that municipalities’ growing reliance on non‑permanent shelter systems risks
entrenching homelessness rather than resolving it.
Fugazi, Yeastie Girlz, zine reviews and punk ‘asshole’ minimalization
“Fugazi Saved My Life: How Punk Made Me Less of an Asshole” is the latest zine from Microcosm Publishing, exploring the transformative impact of punk music. The issue focuses on a 1993 Fugazi gig, while its predecessor celebrates Yeastie Girlz, a punk band challenging societal norms. Both zines convey punk’s role in personal growth and social awareness.
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Woodstein Media Podcast season 3 launches with acclaimed poet John Barton discussing Compulsory Figures
Season three of the Woodstein Media Podcast starts with poet John Barton discussing his new free verse collection, Compulsory Figures. He explores themes of family, patriarchy, and contemporary queer issues, reflecting on his experiences as a gay man during the AIDS pandemic. The book is published by Caitlin Press.
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United Housing Community Bonds Now Available to the General Public
United Housing, a subsidiary of United Way Perth-Huron, is excited to announce the initial offering of community bonds in support of UH’s first project, the Music Hall Apartments in Listowel.
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Woodstein Media Podcast chat with Stevie Bees about Trans activism, support, and the David Tennant boost
Stevie Bees chats about the boost David Tennant gave to their trans-positive T-shirt brand which has enabled Stevie to infuse more positive energy into the gender-diverse community we live in through activism, bursaries, and public speaking.
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United Way planning to address tariff-related challenges, finish campaign strong
Canada is facing significant instability due to the ongoing threat of tariffs, rising inflation and the potential for job losses. These challenges are reflected in communities across Perth-Huron. To help, United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is working with social service and economic development partners on a strategy to address food insecurity, mental health and well-being and support for workers through the organization’s Urgent Needs Fund.
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United Way Perth-Huron responds to challenges facing local businesses due to “very dumb” tariffs
“Our community is facing the potential of very tough times ahead,” said United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb. “We want local companies to know that, just as they have been there supporting United Way over many years, we’ll be there for them.”
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Woodstein Media Podcast chats with Provincial Perth-Wellington candidate -Jason Davis, of the Ontario NDP
NDP candidate Jason Davis chats about his passion for creating effective, affordable housing options and his dedication to saving lives through maintaining, not cutting, harm reduction options across the province. Davis also spoke of NDP plans to help combat food insecurity that would encourage using locally harvested produce and options to help make food costs more affordable
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Woodstein Media Podcast chat with Provincial Perth-Wellington New Blue Candidate, James Montgomery
The second episode of Woodstein Media Podcast season two features a chat with James Montgomery, the New Blue candidate for Perth-Wellington in the 2025 Ontario Election. This has been a snap election, and it will all be over by the end of February 27.
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Woodstein Media Podcast Season Two kicks off with a conversation with Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate, Ashley Fox
The first episode features a conversation with Ashley Fox, the Liberal Party candidate for Perth-Wellington. In this conversation, we discuss why a focus on health care is essential for the overall well-being of the province, transportation in rural communities, how the decline in the relation with the United States will affect Canadians at all levels of government, municipal, provincial and federal, how hard reduction should be approached in Ontario and the importance of not only listening to but hearing and acting on concerns raised by students, parents, and educators in the education system.
