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COVID-19: Update on municipal services and contacts
The Municipality of North Perth continues to prioritize the health and well-being of residents and businesses by following advice from Huron Perth Public Health and the Provincial Government.
In response to the provincial announcements, the Municipality of North Perth is making the following adjustments to our operations and services:
Municipal Administration Office |
The North Perth Municipal Administration Office has re-opened to the public. For all municipal services that cannot be accessed online, an appointment is required as staff continue to work remotely. Appointments can be made by emailing reception@northperth.ca or calling 519-291-2950. Water testing sample bottles are available for pick-up at the North Perth Municipal Office. Please contact staff at 519-291-2950 ext. 2086 to arrange a pick-up time. All samples must be returned to the Huron Perth Public Health offices in Stratford or Clinton. Please contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 for more information or questions. Courier deliveries may be dropped off at the front entrance doors of the Municipal Office during office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. If possible, please call the office to notify staff of your drop off. |
Building and Planning |
At this time, building permit applications will be accepted electronically by email. Please send the applicable forms and documents to Nathan Freeland or Dave Culp. For most up to date information, please monitor this website. If not possible to apply electronically, please schedule a time with Building Department staff to drop off your application and drawings at the Municipal Office (330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel). Permit applicationsThe Municipality of North Perth Building Department has recently purchased an e-permitting software in an effort to streamline the building permit process and reduce our carbon footprint. To apply for building, septic, signs, pool fences or tents over 646 square feet, visit the Building Permit page of our website. Once the application has been reviewed and is ready to be issued, applicants will be notified of application fees owing via email or phone. Cheques can be dropped off at the Municipal Office drop-box (please put “Building Permit” on the memo line) or be paid online (see below on how to pay online). Once payment is received, the building permit will be issued electronically, or arrangements will be made to be picked up. InspectionsThe Building Department will only be performing mandatory building inspections for non-occupied buildings. Inspections of occupied buildings will only be conducted if no persons are present in the building, during the inspection or by photos.
Plans for any new structure, addition or renovation must be approved. A Building Permit is your formal permission to start construction or demolition. How to Pay your Permit Fee OnlinePlease note that RBC doesn’t provide this service to their customers.
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By-law |
Staff will continue to take calls regarding By-law Enforcement at 519-292-2050 or 519-291-2950 ext. 2065. You can also email the By-law Enforcement Officer at tenet@northperth.ca By-law concerns can also be reported online through our Report a Problem form. |
Child Care |
All municipal child care centres remain open and operational. If you are interested in signing up for Child Care, please go to https://onehsn.com/Stratford |
Environmental Services |
Water and wastewaterWater and wastewater services are considered an essential service and are operating as usual. Precautions have been put in place to ensure staff are protected and able to perform their operational duties. Emergency response will be provided 24 hours a day. Operations have been divided amongst staff to ensure social distancing. Water and wastewater staff will not be entering homes or businesses and will be refraining from interaction with the public whenever possible. If you have a water or wastewater question/concern, please email Environmental Services or call 519-292-2067. For after-hours emergencies related to water or wastewater, please call 519-291-2940. Garbage and recyclingCurbside garbage and recycling pick-up is provided by Bluewater Recycling Association and will continue as an essential service. We strongly encourage the public to utilize curbside pick-up to dispose of your waste and recycling as much as possible during this time. |
Fire |
The North Perth Fire Department is responding to all emergency requests as normal at this time. All other services have been suspended until further notice. Contacts:
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Finance |
Please use one of the following options to pay your account (be sure to include your account number).
Please contact the staff below for any questions:
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Public Works |
For inquiries or concerns related to roads, sidewalks and construction, please email Public Works or call 519-292-2067. You can also use our online Report a Problem form to submit problems with garbage collection, wildlife, potholes, garbage dumping, streetlights, tree concerns, water/sewer issues, etc. |
Facilities |
The following rules apply when using the above outdoor recreational amenities:
The North Perth trail system remains open for use. Any person who is using our trails must maintain physical distance of at least 2 metres from any other person using the amenity, other than a person who is a member of the same household, a member of one other household who lives alone or a caregiver for any member of either household. Visit the Virtual Programming Hub page for recreation, leisure and library program/activity ideas that you can do at home. |
Library |
The North Perth Public Library is offering the following services at all branches:
You can reach Library staff during regular hours by emailing npl@northperth.ca or calling:
North Perth Public Library cardholders can also access free downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks from home via the DownLoad Library. Log in through the North Perth Public Library with your Library Cad Number and PIN. Try the App, use an eReader, or go right to the website to read on your computer. Visit the Audio and eBooks page for directions on how to get started. |
Council and Budget Meetings |
The Council of the Municipality of North Perth will continue to meet remotely via Webex video-conferencing. The 2022 Budget Meetings will also continue as scheduled and occur remotely. A livestream of Council and Budget Meetings is available for viewing on North Perth’s YouTube Channel. Visit the Council Calendar on the North Perth website for Council and Budget Meeting dates, agendas and minutes. |
Instructions for employers
Huron Perth Public Health has released updated Public Health Instructions to Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization permitted to be open under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) and related Regulations, or otherwise.
These updated Instructions align with the updated provincial O. Reg. 364/20 and provide further information on how different sections of O. Reg. 364/20 are to be implemented at a business and/or organization.
HPPH has also released a Business and Organization Toolkit to support operators when implementing these instructions in your workplace. Find the updated instructions and toolkit here on the HPPH website.
Instructions on masks/face coverings
Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health for Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH), issued formal instructions, effective July 17, to employers requiring the use of face coverings in all commercial establishments in Huron & Perth counties. Please review the letter from Dr. Klassen outlining the formal instructions for employers, businesses and organizations in Huron and Perth counties, as well as FAQ for the Instructions for the Use of Masks from HPPH, by clicking here.
Are you or someone you know wondering where to get a mask? Please read our Mask Information Poster.
Do you have other questions on mask/face covering policies in Huron Perth? Check out the Mask/Face Coverings FAQ section on the Huron Perth Public Health website.
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics in North Perth
You can find an up-to-date list of all upcoming vaccination clinics in Huron Perth on the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) website.
Support resources
Business Owner/Operator supports |
Business owners and those in the Agriculture sector are encouraged to visit the Business Support page for a listing of resources and supports, as well as online training opportunities. |
Community members and organizations supports |
Visit the Community Support page for listings of resources we have compiled for residents in need. If your business or organization is offering these services and you are not included on either list, please contact us at 519-291-2950 or email us. |
Health related supports |
Please visit the Huron Perth Public Health website for all health-related information and questions. Residents can also call the HPPH Health Line at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3267. |