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Fifteen new affordable housing units at 63 Halton St. in Perth are nearing completion. The $4.6M CHIP and Carebridge project awaits final inspections and approvals.

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November 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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🎄 Perth's holiday festivities are underway! Upcoming events include the 🚂 CPKC Holiday Train Nov. 28, ✨ Festival of Lights Drone Show Dec. 4 and 🎅 Santa Claus Parade Dec. 5.

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November 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Our October edition features Build a Mountain of Food's 20th anniversary, Perth's recreation centre study with three townships and our Election Centre. Grab a print copy or read the same edition online! 🍂

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October 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church in Perth has appointed Joachim Chisanga as its new lead pastor. He officially takes on the role Oct. 4, with a public welcome service at 10 a.m.

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September 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Perth’s Great War Memorial Hospital has a new provincial plaque honouring John Andrew Hope, who helped build support for its creation and served as its first president.

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September 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Perth and three neighbouring municipalities are moving ahead with feasibility work for a proposed regional recreation facility with an indoor pool and double-pad arena. Construction has not been approved.

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September 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Ontario Provincial Police have upgraded the murder charges against two Ottawa men wanted in connection with a deadly attack in Perth, Ont.
Joseph Madore, 34, and Brayton Kennedy, 28, are now #wanted
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September 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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More than 130 artisans, makers, food vendors and local businesses will fill downtown Perth for the Perth Night Market Sept. 12, alongside live music, dance and roaming performers.

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September 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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August 25, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Perth is advancing several municipal files, including a new zoning bylaw, digital building permits, planning for the Red House site and a proposed staff fitness arrangement.

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August 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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With the new school year just weeks away, Perth is preparing traffic safety changes around St. John Catholic Elementary School and The Queen Elizabeth School following concerns from principals and parents.

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August 13, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Perth is seeking just under $200K in federal funding to replace the aging Conlon Farm playground with a fully accessible and inclusive play space.

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August 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Seven candidates have declared their intention to run in the Town of Perth's 2026 municipal election, including three seeking the mayor's chair. Nominations remain open until Aug. 12 deadline.

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Perth Municipal Election Race Grows Before Aug. 12 Deadline
Seven candidates have entered the Perth municipal election so far, including three mayoral hopefuls, ahead of the Aug. 12 nomination deadline.
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July 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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A ceremonial groundbreaking has been held for the Town of Perth's wastewater lagoon expansion. The project will increase treatment capacity to support future residential growth, with construction expected through fall 2027.

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Construction begins on Perth wastewater lagoon expansion
Construction has begun on the Perth wastewater lagoon expansion, a project backed by nearly $3 million to support future housing growth.
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June 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Alternative sites for Perth's environmental services garage carried challenges including contaminated soils, floodplain restrictions and servicing costs of up to $5 million. Sunset Boulevard property remains the preferred site.

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Perth Environmental Services Garage Moves to Tender
Council reviewed alternative sites, environmental safeguards and project costs before tendering the Perth Environmental Services Garage.
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June 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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About 100 people took part in the Tay Walk and Paddle at the Perth Wildlife Reserve, marking the 25th anniversary of Friends of the Tay Watershed. Participants also documented more than 81 species during a community BioBlitz.

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Tay Walk and Paddle draws nearly 100 participants
Nearly 100 people joined guided walks, Voyageur canoe paddles and a BioBlitz at Perth Wildlife Reserve during the Tay Walk and Paddle.
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June 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Perth is reviewing alternate locations for its proposed Environmental Services Shop after concerns were raised about the Sunset Boulevard site and nearby intake protection area.

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Perth Public Works Garage Reviewed After May 19 Open House
Perth Public Works garage plans are under review after residents raised concerns about fuel storage, wetlands and the Sunset Boulevard site.
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May 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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The Town of Perth is proposing its first comprehensive zoning bylaw update in nearly 30 years. Draft changes would allow fourplexes, add a floodplain zone and revise housing and parking rules tied to future density.

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May 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Residents raised questions during a Perth open house about a proposed $4.25-million environmental services garage near the town’s water filtration plant and Tay River intake.

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Perth Environmental Services Garage Raises Site Concerns
Perth environmental services garage plans prompted resident concerns about future water infrastructure and environmental risks near the Tay River.
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May 21, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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Perth and District Union Library reported more than 81,000 visits and 149,000 circulated items in 2025 while outlining future expansion and technology plans during a presentation to council.

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Perth and District Union Library Reports Growth in 2025
Perth and District Union Library reported rising visits, program attendance and meeting room bookings while outlining future expansion plans.
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May 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Perth committee approved a zoning amendment for a proposed six-unit apartment building on Church Street following debate over parking, green space and housing density.

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Perth Zoning Amendment Approved for 6-Unit Apartment Building
Perth zoning amendment approved for a six-unit Church Street apartment building after debate over parking, green space and housing intensification.
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May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Construction continues on the 15-unit CHIP affordable housing project in Perth, where crews worked through the winter to keep the project on schedule for anticipated fall occupancy.

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CHIP Halton Street project on track for 2026 fall occupancy
CHIP Halton Street project in Perth continues on schedule, with construction progressing on the 15-unit affordable housing build.
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May 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Applications open May 15 for a new 39-unit not-for-profit housing community in Perth. Linden Housing Co-operative says occupancy is expected in early 2027.

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Perth affordable housing applications open May 15 at Linden Housing Co-op
Perth affordable housing applications for Linden Housing Co-operative open May 15, with 39 units planned at 79 Wilson St. W.
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May 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Four inductees and one team will be honoured at the Perth & District Sports Hall of Fame ceremony May 24, including Olympian Nick Tritton and the Perth Blue Wings Midget A 2001-02 team.

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Perth Sports Hall of Fame to Honour 4 Inductees and 1 Team
Perth Sports Hall of Fame will honour four inductees and one team May 24, including Olympian Nick Tritton and the Perth Blue Wings Midget A squad.
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April 30, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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A proposed $4M Environmental Services garage in Perth is moving forward, with public input to run alongside the tender process before any contract is finalized.

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Perth to Seek Input on $4M Environmental Services Garage
Perth will consult residents before finalizing a contract for the Environmental Services garage, with public input to be reviewed alongside the tender process.
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April 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM