Township officials, members of Council, representatives from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and local residents gathered to raise the Every Child Matters flag ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ceremony honoured residential school Survivors and the children who never returned home, while recognizing the ongoing work of healing and reconciliation.

Port Perry residents can take advantage of Durham Region’s final Environment Day event of 2026 this Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. The event will be held at the Municipal Boat Launch parking lot at 2 Old Rail Lane, offering drop-off options for reusable items, electronics and household hazardous waste. Residents are encouraged to bring eligible materials and help keep unwanted items out of local landfills.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada may soon consider increasing immigration after recent efforts to slow population growth. The federal government is preparing its next three-year immigration plan after lowering the number of new permanent and temporary residents. Some immigration experts are recommending that Ottawa continue reducing the number of newcomers over the next three years.