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The 2026 Mayor’s Budget has been released and is now available for public review. During this time, Council members may review the budget, provide input, and propose amendments before final approval.

The 2026 Mayor’s Budget takes a balanced approach, maintaining current service levels while investing in the renewal of essential infrastructure. The proposed budget includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year for a median assessed residential household on the North Perth portion of the property tax bill.  

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 114-2025 on the 3^rd day of November, 2025, 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. 113-2025 on the 3^rd day of November, 2025, 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. 112-2025 on the 3^rd day of November, 2025, 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. 

Municipality of North Perth, ON, October 30, 2025 – Today, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and the North Perth Fire Department announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

The North Perth Fire Department received 192 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero–a public education campaign that will provide more than 14,200 alarms to residents in 75 communities across Ontario.

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 12-2025

RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        Long, Ken and Brenda

LOCATION OF PROPERTY:   Lots 153 & 154, Plan 253, Elma Ward, Municipality of North Perth (123 Queen St.)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application requests relief from the following sections of the North Perth Zoning By-law:

·       Section 5.18.2 to install a second driveway access on a residential lot;

·       Section 5.1.3.d) increase the permitted accessory structure height from 4.5 m to 5.83 m; and

·       Section 5.1.3.e) to increase the lot coverage for an accessory structure from 10% to 12.1% to facilitate the construction of a 164.25 m² accessory structure.

THE PROJECT:
The 2025 Servicing Master Plan for the Communities of Listowel and Atwood identified the need for additional water storage in both communities to accommodate expected growth. For Listowel, the Servicing Master Plan recommended that additional storage be located in the north part of the community. For Atwood, the Master Plan identified potential expansion opportunities at the existing facilities, in addition to a potential new facility in the north part of the community. (see attached figure). It is also recommended that additional water supply for Atwood be considered.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 101-2025 on the 20^th day of October, 2025, 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. 102-2025 on the 20^th day of October, 2025, 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.

North Perth, October 20, 2025 - Ontario Public Library Week is from October 19 – 26^th and the North Perth Public Library is making a big splash by reducing barriers! Starting Monday, October 20^th,  drop by any open branch to get all fines and fees waived from accounts and enter to win an iPad, hand-crafted mugs, and treats.