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Date: May 4, 2026

TAKE NOTICE an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has been received affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on April 29, 2026 pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. O. Reg. 545/06 s. 5

Purpose and Effect: The application for zone change proposes to rezone the subject lands from Special Institutional Zone (IN-4) to Special Residential Zone Five (R5-31) to permit a 3 storey, Residential Care Facility with a total of 15 residential units. The site-specific zoning will reduce the total number of parking spaces from 26 (inclusive of visitor and accessible) to 6 and 1 accessible space where 2 accessible spaces would be required based on the 26-space requirement.  The application also proposes to reduce the minimum interior side yard width from 6 m to 2.5 m and the minimum rear yard depth from 6 m to 5 m. The zone change will also include a definition for a Residential Care Facility.

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s. 32)

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH

Nominations in the Municipality of North Perth will be accepted beginning on Friday, May 1, 2026. 

The Municipality of North Perth intends to control noxious weeds along all rural roadsides.

Commencing May 11, 2026, weather permitting to June 12, 2026.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 35-2026 on the 27th day of April, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (herein after called the “Act”). Council considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 34-2026 on the 27th day of April, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (herein after called the “Act”). Council considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Municipality of North Perth Council Chambers (330 Wallace Ave N., Listowel) and livestreamed to the Municipality of North Perth’s YouTube channel. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

North Perth, April 24, 2026 – The Municipality of North Perth was pleased to celebrate local volunteers and community leaders during Volunteer Appreciation Night in Atwood on April 23, 2026.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the Municipality extends sincere appreciation to the many individuals who generously give their time, energy, and talents to strengthen the community. Their dedication continues to make North Perth a vibrant, caring, and connected place to live.

Please join us in congratulating and recognizing the recipients of the 2025 Celebrate North Perth Awards:

North Perth, April 14, 2026 – The Municipality of North Perth is advising residents that the 2026 Budget Amendment has been officially adopted following the completion of the Strong Mayor Powers legislative process under the Municipal Act, 2001.

The amendment updates the 2026 Budget to reflect finalized cost information received after the original budget approval in December 2025. These updates primarily relate to externally controlled services, including the Ontario Provincial Police contract and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority levy.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Municipality of North Perth Council Chambers (330 Wallace Ave N., Listowel) and livestreamed to the Municipality of North Perth’s YouTube channel. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

The Municipality of North Perth is developing a comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) to guide the future of parks, facilities, programs, and services across the community. This plan will help ensure that North Perth continues to meet residents' evolving recreational needs while planning for future growth.