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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.

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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.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 13-2025 on the 24th day of February 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. 12-2025 on the 24th day of February 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.

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

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 11-2025 on the 10^th day of February, 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.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law Amendment may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Municipality of North Perth either electronically via the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at https://olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service or by mail, no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 10^th 2025. The filing of an appeal after 4:30 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal must set out the objection to the By-law, the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the appeal fee required by the OLT. The appeal fee can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. Additional information and forms can be found on the OLT website www.olt.gov.on.ca.

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.”

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025. This meeting will be held at the Municipality of North Perth office at 330 Wallace Ave North, Listowel to discuss a proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law.

PURPOSE: The proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law has been initiated by the Municipality of North Perth to consider changes to the Zoning By-law that amend definitions and update provisions to be consistent with Provincial legislation enacted under the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. 

The proposed changes to the Zoning By-law include updates to sections affecting accessory buildings, additional residential units, yard widths, parking access, yard encroachments, and other zoning regulations. Revisions are minor in nature and serve to clarify and correct errors in the implementation of the Zoning By-law and bring conformity with the recently updated Planning Act along with consistency in terminology with the Building Code. Changes also proposed for the Housekeeping Amendment include text changes to definitions and the removal of sections considered duplicative and no longer applicable due to new Provincial legislation. These proposed changes affect Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 35 within the Municipality of North Perth Zoning By-law No. 6 - ZB - 1999. 

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 1-2025

AN APPLICATION BY: Gray Ridge Eggs c/o Scott Brookshaw

LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Part Park Lot 18, Plan 191, Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth (955 Tremaine Ave)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 5.9.2 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to allow loading bay(s) in the front yard, which is adjacent to Tremaine Avenue South to support the proposed addition to the existing building.

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.