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Representatives from the Municipality of North Perth recently participated in a series of meetings with provincial officials during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, advocating for key priorities that support sustainable growth, infrastructure readiness, and housing development in rural Ontario.

Mayor Todd Kasenberg, CAO Kriss Snell, and Deputy CAO Sandy Little met with provincial representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to discuss issues that are critical to North Perth's future and shared by many growing rural communities across the province.

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.

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 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.

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.

After over 20 years, the Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library (NPPL) is getting a much-needed refresh! Say hello to a lighter and brighter space!

Starting April 27 to May 8, local maintenance crews will be occupying the NPPL space to begin the rejuvenation process. This is the last and largest step of the North Perth Public Library’s branch refresh project starting in 2023. While the historical Carnegie portion will remain untouched, the addition built in the early 2000’s, is being brightened to improve visibility, create a more welcoming space and align with the library’s brand. Crews will be painting all walls of the 5500+ square foot space.

North Perth, March 24, 2026 – Following Council’s endorsement on March 23, 2026, the Mayor has initiated a 2026 Budget Amendment under the Strong Mayor Powers framework in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.

The amendment reflects updated cost information received after the budget was approved in December 2025. Key changes relate to externally controlled services, including the Ontario Provincial Police contract and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority levy.

The Perth County OPP Detachment Board is raising serious concerns about recent incidents of drivers ignoring official road closures due to weather, flooding, collisions, or other hazardous conditions. Road closures are not optional; they are to keep everyone safe.

When a road is closed, it is because conditions have been deemed unsafe for travel. This may include whiteout conditions, flooding, ice-covered surfaces, downed hydro lines, emergency response activity, or other significant hazards. Choosing to bypass or ignore a road closure places not only the driver at risk, but also passengers, first responders, municipal road crews, and other members of the public.

January 28, 2026 – As of 3:30 p.m. on January 28, 2026, the Municipality of North Perth has concluded its Significant Weather Event.

Please proceed with caution while travelling throughout the community, as snow removal equipment and crews will remain active over the coming days. We appreciate residents’ patience and cooperation as this work continues.

For more information on winter maintenance, visit: www.northperth.ca/wintermaintenance