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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.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, on Tuesday, the 24th day of September, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario and virtually via Zoom.

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.

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended, the council of the Town of Perth passed By-law No. 3358-133 on the 27^th day of August, 2024 to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 3358, as it pertains to land described as Lot 16 and Part of Lots 15 and 17 south side of Brock Street and Part of Lots 15, 16 and 17, north side of Cockburn Street and Part of Irwin Street Plan 8828 Lanark; Town of Perth.