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North Perth, May 2, 2025 – The Municipality of North Perth is pleased to announce the opening of the Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentive programs for 2025. Now in its second year of implementation, the Attainable Housing CIP aims to minimize financial barriers to the creation of affordable and attainable rental housing in North Perth.

The Attainable Housing CIP offers four incentive programs: Planning and Building Permit Fee Grant, Tax Increment Equivalency Grant, Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Grant, and Commercial and Rental Housing Conversion and Expansion Grant. Up to $100,000 in total funding is available in 2025 to be awarded to successful applicants.

North Perth, May 1, 2025 – The Council of the Municipality of North Perth was excited to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Night on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood saw a great turnout from the community.

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we would like to extend gratitude to all the volunteers who make our community great. Your service and commitment to community betterment are valued and appreciated by all who call North Perth home.

Please join us in congratulating and recognizing the recipients of the 2024 Celebrate North Perth Awards:

North Perth, April 26, 2025 – A significant step toward addressing housing needs in North Perth was taken today as municipal staff and council members joined developers to celebrate the official ground-breaking of Listowel Gardens. This development project aims to contribute to the community's growing demand for diverse and attainable housing options.​

Phase one of the development is scheduled for completion in Spring 2026. At the completion of 3 phases, Listowel Gardens will feature 178 one- and two-bedroom suites, a resident-friendly clubhouse, and a nearby commercial space, designed to support a vibrant and connected neighbourhood for individuals, families, and local businesses.

North Perth, April 11, 2025 – The Municipality of North Perth is pleased to announce that 4-gas monitors are now available for loan at the North Perth Public Library’s (NPPL) three branches. These portable, handheld, battery-powered devices will be available to borrowers at no cost, equipped with step-by-step instructions on their usage.

The 4-gas monitors detect the presence of four critical gases: oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and combustible gases. They provide real-time gas level readings and emit alarms when unsafe gas levels are detected, offering an essential tool for safety in various environments, particularly those that are confined spaces.

The Municipality of North Perth is thrilled to announce the launch of the Youth Impact Award, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of our young citizens. We believe in acknowledging the positive impacts our youth have on society and are inviting nominations from the public.

This prestigious Youth Impact Award aims to spotlight individuals who have shown exemplary leadership, innovation, or commitment to community services. Whether through volunteering, activism or different inspiring ways, these young individuals are sparking positive change for a brighter future and leading by example within our community.

Nominate Today!

North Perth, February 28, 2025 – The Municipality of North Perth is proud to announce the official opening of the Memorial Arena Park, a commemorative space honouring the lives lost in the tragic collapse of the Listowel Arena structure in 1959. This community park stands on the site of the former Listowel Memorial Arena, serving as a lasting tribute to the victims, their families, and the resilience of our community in the face of adversity.

On Saturday, February 28, 1959, at approximately 9:27 am, an unforeseen disaster struck during a peewee hockey practice at the Listowel Arena, claiming the lives of seven young hockey players and one adult. Thirteen others were injured when the roof and walls of the rink section collapsed, leaving a legacy of grief and remembrance.

As of 9:00 a.m. on February 20, 2025, The Municipality of North Perth has concluded its Significant Weather Event. Our crews are hard at work commencing cleanup efforts following the recent winter storms. Please proceed with caution while traveling throughout the community as these cleanup activities continue.

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

North Perth, February 16, 2025 – At 12:00 p.m. local time, The Municipality of North Perth officially declared a significant weather event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applies to all Municipality of North Perth roads and does not apply to provincial, county, or neighbouring municipal roadways. According to the Provincial regulation, the definition of a Significant Weather Event indicates there is “an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality.” “A large weather system with deteriorating conditions is moving through the area. Heavy snow accumulations and strong winds are expected to continue into Monday.,” said Matt Ropp, Manager of Operations. “Declaring a Significant Weather Event allows North Perth operations staff to continue road maintenance in a safe and responsible manner during severe and hazardous weather. North Perth winter operations will continue through the difficult weather conditions but could mean road maintenance may take longer than usual. North Perth plows will operate as long as it is safe to do so.”

North Perth, February 6, 2025 – The North Perth Fire Department is pleased to announce the endorsement of mitigation strategies intended to reduce grain bin and silo emergencies in our community. Strategies approved by North Perth Council at its December 16, 2024, meeting include: the creation of a public safety announcement focused on grain bin safety, continued collaboration with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the promotion of low-cost Confined Space Awareness, and Lock-Out Tag-Out course offerings locally, and the addition of six 4-gas meters available for loan from the North Perth Public Library.

North Perth, January 28, 2025 – January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, the Municipality of North Perth is reinforcing its commitment to protecting its firefighters from occupational cancer risks. With cancer remaining a leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths across North America, the Municipality is taking proactive measures to safeguard the health and well-being of its volunteer firefighters.

Firefighters are exposed to numerous carcinogens because of their work at emergency scenes, making cancer prevention a top priority. The Municipality has purchased advanced equipment and enhanced protocols to reduce exposure. Some of the equipment purchased was made possible through the Firefighter Protection Grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, a three-year funding program to support specific cancer prevention measures.