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  • Next Mediation Session Set for August as Parties Work to Address Proposed Subdivision Issues

    The parties involved in the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) case regarding the proposed subdivision by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23000534) continue to participate in Tribunal-led mediation.

  • Mayor's Declaration - PRIDE Month - June 2025

    WHEREAS Perth supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and

  • Mayor's Declaration - Moose Hide Campaign Day

    WHEREAS, the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum and;

  • Strong Mayor Powers Rolled out Provincewide, Perth Council Reaffirms Commitment to Collaborative Governance

    On May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario officially expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 additional municipalities, including the Town of Perth. Introduced under the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 and the Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022, the legislation is intended to help accelerate housing and infrastructure development by granting enhanced powers to heads of council in designation communities.

  • Mayor Judy Brown Resumes Full Duties

    The Town of Perth advises that Mayor Judy Brown has resumed all mayoral responsibilities and duties following a temporary leave to focus on her health.

  • Perth Town Council Requests Removal from Strong Mayor Powers List

    At a Special Council Meeting held at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the Council of the Town of Perth voted unanimously to submit formal comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, requesting that the Town be removed from the list of municipalities scheduled to receive Strong Mayor Powers effective May 1, 2025.

  • Province to Grant Strong Mayor Powers to Town of Perth Effective May 1, 2025

    The Province of Ontario has announced that the Town of Perth is among the 169 additional municipalities receiving Strong Mayor Powers effective May 1, 2025, through a proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 530/22 under the Municipal Act, 2001. Currently, the framework applies to 47 municipalities.

  • Celebrate Earth Day at The Great Perth Pick-Up!

    The Town of Perth and the Climate Change Advisory Panel invite members of the community to roll up their sleeves for The Great Perth Pick-Up, a town-wide clean-up event taking place on Earth Day – Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Crystal Palace (31 Basin Lane).

  • Mayor's Declaration - BeADonor Month - April 2025

    I, Mayor Judy Brown, do hereby proclaim April 2025 as “BeADonor Month” in the Town of Perth;

  • Mayor's Declaration - World Autism Day - April 2, 2025

    Whereas:
    World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year.


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