Media Releases

WHEREAS Perth supports the rights of every citizen to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and WHEREAS all people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic characteristics or disability have the right to be treated on the basis of their intrinsic value as human beings.

The Case Management Conference (CMC) about the appeal submitted by Perthmore Enterprises Inc. (Case Number OLT-24000210) was held on Monday, May 6. Representatives for the Town of Perth, Lanark County, and Perthmore attended the virtual session.

The Town of Perth is proud to announce the launch of Engage Perth, an online platform where residents can learn more about municipal projects and provide their input.

The Town of Perth is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Noël as the new Director of Legislative Services/Clerk. Having lived and worked in Lanark County for several years, Amanda brings a breadth of knowledge to this position as well as connections throughout the region. Previously Amanda has held positions with the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, County of Lanark, and, most recently, the Township of Lanark Highlands.

The Town of Perth is excited to be taking steps in supporting initiatives focused on building economical accommodations within the community. At the Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, the Council of the Town of Perth voted in favour of a motion to enter into an agreement with Carebridge Community Support (Carebridge) to sell municipal land at 63 Halton St. for the price of $1, in exchange for the creation of an affordable housing project.

The Town of Perth has recently received notice that Perthmore Enterprises Inc. has submitted an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment. A virtual Case Management Conference (CMC) has been scheduled by the OLT for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10 a.m (Case Number OLT-24-000210).

The Town of Perth is proud to announce the grand reopening of the newly renovated Visitor Information Centre (VIC), located within the Perth Museum. This significant occasion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday, March 22, celebrating the culmination of extensive renovations that promise to enhance the visitor experience significantly.

Perth invites you to join the Trashure Hunt on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Back for a third year, this town-wide clean-up event will not only help beautify the Town, but will bring together the community in a fun, family-friendly way! Organized by a group of dedicated volunteers, the event is sponsored by the Town of Perth and Climate Change Advisory Panel.

Whereas, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 World Down Syndrome Day in 2012 to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome, and invited all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to observe World Down Syndrome Day each March 21 thereafter; and

The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has released the list of issues identified by the involved parties tied to the proposed subdivision by CAIVAN at the Perth Golf Course.

This came when the OLT recently issued a Memorandum of Oral Decision, following the Case Management Conference (CMC) that took place on Feb. 12, 2024. The CMC was related to the appeal submitted by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534) for its proposed subdivision within the Town of Perth.