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North Perth, June 2, 2026 – Mayor Todd Kasenberg has issued a Mayoral Directive under the Municipality's Strong Mayor Powers directing staff to undertake a North Perth Housing Acceleration Opportunity Scan aimed at identifying practical opportunities to increase housing supply - including housing that would be considered attainable and affordable - across North Perth.

The directive instructs staff to evaluate municipally-owned lands, lands owned by other public-sector organizations, and selected housing opportunity properties that may support future residential development, redevelopment, intensification, adaptive reuse, or innovative housing solutions.

The exercise is intended to create a practical roadmap of opportunities that can help North Perth address housing needs while supporting future growth, workforce attraction, economic development, and community well-being.

Date: June 2, 2026

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is taking place to discuss a proposed Amendment Zoning By-law 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 Institutional Zone (IN-9) 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 14 and 1 accessible space where 2 accessible spaces would be required based on the 26-space requirement.  The proposed zoning would allow for an off-site parking agreement of up to 8 parking spaces. 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. The proposed IN-9 will refer to the provisions of the R5 Zone but will allow for an off-site parking agreement.

North Perth, May 29, 2026 – Set7 Skills and Technology North Perth and Region is celebrating the successful completion of its Launch a Home Daycare program. A 6-week training opportunity designed to support community members in starting their own unlicensed childcare business.

Set7 was awarded grant funding from Libro Credit Union’s Community Grant program to provide an introductory “Launch a Home Daycare” program to support high-quality childcare options in the community.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, May 25, 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 North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is inviting the community to come make their mark on the Listowel Branch by joining in on a collaborative mural created and led by local artist Roshan James.

Roshan James, an Indo-Tibetan interdisciplinary artist located in Perth County, was commissioned to create a mural for the entry way of each of the three branches of NPPL. While the Atwood Branch and Monkton Branch murals were completed and hung up in 2025, Listowel Branch’s piece is waiting for community involvement.

Public input on applications is invited.  Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of North Perth invites you to consider applications for minor variance and/or to forward written comments prior to the hearing. 

FILE NUMBER:                         MV 4-2026
RE: AN APPLICATION BY:       Synergy Turkey Inc.
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:     Lot 49, Concession 1, Wallace Ward, Municipality of North Perth (6728 Line 86)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is proposing relief from Section 6.4.1 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum required setback for Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II) for a Type A land use from 234 m (768 ft) to 190 m (622 ft) and to the nearest road allowance from the required 47 m (154 ft) to 31 m (103 ft) to facilitate the construction of four (4) 2,676 m² turkey barns, one (1) 1,673 m² brooder barn and an open manure storage.

Public input on applications is invited.  Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of North Perth invites you to consider applications for minor variance and/or to forward written comments prior to the hearing. 

FILE NUMBER:                          MV 5-2026
RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        Deetman Farms Ltd.
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:       Part Lot 29, Concession 8, Wallace Ward, Municipality of North Perth (9273 Road 165)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 6.4.1 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum required setback for Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II) for a Type A land use from 225 m (742 ft) to 193 m (633 ft) to facilitate the construction of a 1,368 m2 sow barn.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, May 11, 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.

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.