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Perth Huron United Way Hopes To Meet Fundraising Goad

The Perth-Huron United Way has raised $1.1-million so far in the 2017 but still needs support.

The goal is $1.556-million to support 50 partners, programs, and services that help build strong communities.

The Paint the Town Red 2017 helped raise $8,574 in communities like Stratford, Listowel, St. Marys, Goderich, Sebringville, Exeter, Mitchell and Wingham.

And Care-A-Van of Hope brought in over $194,000, including a $15,000 donation from Scotiabank.

The Care-A-Van stopped in the communities of St. Marys, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Milverton, Mitchell, and Stratford.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.