Living Wage Week in Ontario runs November 18 to 22 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is announcing the new living wage of $23.05 an hour, up slightly from $22.75 last year.
Your voice matters! SRPC and University of Guelph launch 2SLGBTQIA+ survey
United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research & Planning Council is partnering with the University of Guelph on a study focused on local 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals’ experiences with discrimination and exclusion, priorities important to the community and the availability, or lack, of services across Perth-Huron.
Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 34: Mish Waraksa draws on experience as a healthcare worker to discuss harm reduction and targeted misinformation surrounding it
Mish Waraksa, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with over four years of experience working in safer opioid supply programs in Toronto, discussed how contaminants in the illicit opioid supply chain complicate the job of healthcare workers and the life-threatening side effects that come with Benzodiazepines and other impurities getting mixed into the street supply.
Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 33: Katie Langille draws on healthcare experience to talk Safer Supply and its positive effects on Toronto community
Katie Langille is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in the SOS Program at the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre. SOS is a Safer Opioid Supply program established in 2020. Clients receive prescriptions for pharmaceutical opioids to decrease their reliance on the toxic, unpredictable street supply.
United Way Youth in Action grants create next generation of engaged citizens
As part of its mission, United Way Perth-Huron is building the next generation of engaged residents through the Youth in Action grants program; providing opportunities for youth to come up with creative solutions to challenges facing people their own age and develop skills that can transfer to other areas of life.
Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 32: Katie Upham and Emily Wadden talk about Harm Reduction in the Atlantic Region
This podcast features a discussion about the push to provide more effective harm reduction services, education, outreach and advocacy to enhance and save the lives of people most at risk from the toxic drug crisis in the Atlantic provinces of Canada.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cy Stricker
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cy Stricker (Stanley Cyril Stricker) at the age of 49, on June 4th, after a heroic battle with cancer. Cy passed gently at his home in the loving arms of his long-time partner, Lorinda, by whom he will be forever missed.
United Way looking for committee volunteers
United Way Perth-Huron is looking to add members to its Community Impact and Allocations Committee. The committee reviews and evaluates funding applications, chooses investments ensuring funding supports the community, engages with the community to set local priorities and acts as a liaison when needed.
Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 31: Dick Lucas talks Subhumans, Culture Shock, Citizen Fish, and the balance of life
This podcast features Dick Lucas, singer of SUBHUMANS, Culture Shock, and Citizen Fish. For over 45 years, Lucas has blended punk, ska, and reggae sounds with thought-provoking lyrics on life and politics. He’s still loving that energetic bump performing brings, with SUBHUMANS set to play at Nofx’s final Toronto concert.
Rounding out the top 10 podcasts with honours
The following five podcasts have also been getting a lot of plays, and they round out the top 10 most popular episodes of the Woodstein Media Podcast.
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