COVID-19

The Government of Ontario has published the Roadmap to Reopen. The Perth Town Hall and all indoor Town facilities, with the exception of the Community Centre, are now open to the public. Town staff contact information can be found at www.perth.ca/contactus or you can call the main phone number 613-267-3311.

Town Facility Access

Town Hall - Open at reduced hours, 10am-3pm. Call 613-267-3311 or email at contactus@perth.ca .

Perth and District Indoor Pool - Open

Perth and District Community Centre - Closed until September 6

Perth Museum & Visitor Information Centre - Open at reduced hours

Tourism Information Centre - Open

The Perth and District Union Library - Open

Social Distancing guidelines must be followed when using these facilities, unless you are part of the same household. For additional information see this set of Q and A from the Health Unit.

Provincial Offences Courts

There are presently no in-person proceedings taking place in the Provincial Offences Courts at this time, however virtual proceedings are taking place. Defendants will be sent notification of their dates and attendance information by regular mail. If you have questions or need to update your address, please call 613-326-3122.

Payments

Online payments @ www.payfines.ca

In-person and mail-in payments to 80 Gore St. E. payable to the Town of Perth

Telephone payments by Visa or Mastercard 613-267-3311 press 9.

Event Cancellations

Stewart Park Festival, Ribfest, the Kilt Run, Garlic Festival and the Perth Fair have been cancelled

See our Event Calendar for other event cancellations that we are aware of.

How to Report to the OPP

If you need to report a problem to the OPP, please use their online tool .

Business Support Information

Local Support

Town of Perth is providing free parking on the streets and in the parking lots until the end of October 2021. A 4 hour time limit will be enforced on the streets.
Town of Perth provides relief of penalties on water and property taxes.
Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation Support

Lanark County OPP Tips for Businesses Closing

Provincial Government Support

The Province of Ontario maintains a page dedicated to provincial support programs and announcements for businesses on their website.

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-help-businesses-ontario

Federal Government Support

The Government of Canada maintains an up to date list of their available supports programs for individual and businesses on their website below.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business

Perth & District Union Library

The Perth and District Union Library is open as of July 5th, 2021.

Other Support Services

Several Lanark County Agencies have launched an Isolation Centre in Perth for those who have tested positive for Covid-19 and need a place to quarantine. If you are in this situation, call the Lanark County Interval House crisis line (613-257-5960 or 1-800-267-7946 or TTY: 613-257-1952) to be assessed.

The Province of Ontario has provided relief funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With its allocation, Lanark County has set up an emergency rent/mortgage bank to assist County residents who are behind in their rent/mortgage and are at risk of being evicted or losing their home. Information and Application Form Found Here

Family and Community Support Services

Volunteer Groups Ready to Help

There are several local "caremongering" groups that have started up to help people in our community who are in need. Thanks to all the volunteers who are making these groups work!

Mutual-Aid Perth

New Trail at Darou Farm

To provide another option for residents to walk during the COVID-19 crisis, the Town has created a walking trail at the Darou Farm at 2845 Rideau Ferry Road. Here is an overhead view of the North Loop and the South Loop.