COVID-19

The Government of Ontario has published the Roadmap to Reopen. Perth Town Hall and all indoor Town facilities, are currently open to public access. Town staff contact information can be found at perth.ca/contactus or by calling the main phone number, 613-267-3311.

Town Facility Access

Town Hall - Open to the public from Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Resident are encouraged to do business online or over the phone when possible. Services are available by phone, email, and appointment. Call 613-267-3311 or email at contactus@perth.ca.

Perth and District Indoor Pool - Open at full capacity

Perth and District Community Centre - Open at full capacity

Perth Museum & Visitor Information Centre - Open

Tourism Information Centre - Open

The Perth and District Union Library - Open

Social distancing is encouraged inside all Town facilities. For additional information see this Sports and Recreation information from the Health Unit.

Provincial Offences Courts

POA counter services are available in-person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ticket payment services are available to 3:30 p.m.

Defendants may choose to have their trials scheduled in-person or by virtual appearance - call 613 267-3311 ex 2250 for details.

Payments

Online payments @ www.paytickets.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

See our Event Calendar for 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

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. All current support programs are listed

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 currently open. Visit their website for hours of operation.

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.