Media Releases

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.

The Council of the Town of Perth wishes to offer condolences to the Mulroney family, along with loved ones and colleagues, over the death of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

Town of Perth Mayor Judy Brown will be returning from a temporary leave of absence on Friday, March 1, 2024.

The Town of Perth has recently received notice that Perthmore Enterprises Inc. – the developer of the Perthmore subdivision located within the municipality – has submitted an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment applications for Phase 6 of the development. A notice of appeal has also been issued to Lanark County pertaining to the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

One Family Health Organization (FHO) located within the Town of Perth recently received an injection of funding from the provincial government as part of the province’s overall investment to connect people with primary health care teams.

From an active family of four to a couple who embraces arts and culture, The Town of Perth is excited to feature local residents and business owners with the launch of "Embrace the Move” – a video series aimed at promoting Perth as a nurturing environment for young families and a prime location for small to medium-sized businesses.

The second Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Case Management Conference (CMC) about the appeal submitted by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534) will be taking place on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at 10 a.m.