Following a presentation from Food Cycle Science Corporation on March 7, North Perth council asked staff to research the feasibility of participating in a FoodCycler pilot program to help households reduce their organic waste by 90 percent.
Category: Politics
Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees
The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) announced on March 2 that it has begun preparing to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war with Russia. “We were there with open arms to Syrian, Afghan and other refugees needing to escape war in their homes. Today we are opening our arms to Ukrainians who are looking for shelter as their country is under attack,” said MAPH Founder Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa.
Couple asking Listowel residents to stand by Ukraine with donations of emergency supplies
A Listowel couple who immigrated from Ukraine to Canada a few years ago is spearheading a campaign to gather emergency supplies to send back to their home country. Anastasia and Igor Stadnik have asked It Takes a Village to help collect donations to aid Ukrainian refugees and those defending their country against the Russian invasion.
North Perth seeks balance between compassion and community standards in homelessness response
A delegation from the City of Stratford Social Services presented a report to the Municipality of North Perth council on Feb. 28 about homelessness across Perth County. Mayor Todd Kasenberg asked for suggestions to strike a balance between property standards enforcement and the desire to be compassionate.
Is that a flag or a rag flapping over the misinformation superhighway?
A discussion of politics in an era when discussing facts means arguing reality. When the “freedom convoy” rolls on and the dust settles, will that red and white fabric be viewed as a flag representing “true patriot love” or as a rag concealing conspiracy theories and hatred?
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