Media Releases

The Town of Perth acknowledges questions and concerns from the community regarding the ongoing appeal case submitted by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534) before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

On Wednesday, local representatives met at the Central Perth Playground – known to locals as the Mill Street Playground – to celebrate a $140,000 Capital grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF to fund new equipment for the Mill Street Playground structures. The project was completed on June 17, 2024 and provides a space for all to revel in, whether they are from Perth, its neighbouring counties, and beyond.

Please be advised that in accordance with the Town of Perth Public Notice By-law No. 3811, notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Perth has adopted the following 2025 Budget Schedule:

Whereas: October 1^st is Canada’s National Seniors’ Day and the UN International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Seniors are a significant and diverse demographic, one in four Canadians.

A Case Management Conference (CMC) regarding the appeal submitted by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534) was held on Friday, Sept. 13. Representatives for the Town of Perth, Lanark County, and CAIVAN attended the virtual session.

Town of Perth Fire Chief Trevor Choffe and Assistant Fire Chief Andy Moore take their dad jokes to a new level with the launch of their ‘Hey, Andy!’ campaign, a series of social media videos that use humour with a twist. The campaign’s goal relays the message that fire safety is no joke.

WHEREAS, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Lanark County is an important community organization committed to helping children and youth reach their full potential by matching them with caring, volunteer mentors;

WHEREAS: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 people. Today, approximately 66,000 Canadians and millions of people worldwide live with PKD; and 

Perth Tourism’s much-loved Perth Night Market returns next Saturday, September 14, 2024.

This year's event, beginning at 5 p.m., will feature a dynamic lineup of entertainment that will captivate audiences of all ages. Alongside over 90 artisans, crafters, and makers, the streets of Perth will come alive with performances and activities that showcase the incredible talent within our community and beyond.