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North Perth, May 28, 2024 – At 09:28 this morning, the North Perth Fire Department responded to a call at Listowel Memorial Hospital. All three fire stations were dispatched to the scene.

The fire was contained to the room of origin, located in the north wing of the second floor, which is currently undergoing construction. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

Public Meeting: Community Improvement Plan Final Draft Review 

TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of North Perth will be holding a Statutory Public Meeting under Section 28 of the Planning Act, to consider the final draft of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to comment on the CIP either in-person or virtually. 

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.  During this time, written comments are preferred method of receiving public input.  Written comments may be sent by email or hand delivered to the municipal office drop box.  You can also provide oral input by joining the meeting.

FILE NUMBER: A03-2024

RE: AN APPLICATION BY: James Watson on behalf of Matt Harrison and Luke Williams

LOCATION OF PROPERTY: East Part Lot 17, Plan 159, Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth (640 Elizabeth Street West)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The purpose of the application for minor variance is to request relief from Section 10.7.4 a) of the North Perth Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum interior side yard width from 1.8 m to 1.5 m to facilitate the construction of a 1-storey, Fourplex.

North Perth, May 7, 2024 – The sod has been turned and construction is officially underway at the future site of the Listowel Memorial Arena Park (MAP ‘59). The ground-breaking marks a significant step forward in honouring the memory of the tragic events of February 28, 1959. The collapse of the former arena structure claimed eight lives, including seven young hockey players and their referee/recreation director.

The initiative to create the Listowel Memorial Arena Park stems from the community's desire to commemorate the lives lost and provide a space for remembrance and recreation. The MAP ‘59 Fundraising Committee has spearheaded efforts, raising over $700,000 towards the project, showcasing the community's unwavering support and commitment.

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law affecting the above-noted property. Pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the application was deemed complete on March 11, 2024.  This Notice is being provided in accordance with the Planning Act (1990) and Ontario Regulation 545/06.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to rezone the property from the Rural Residential Zone (RR) to a site-specific Residential Zone Five (R5-21). The R5-21 Zone is requested to allow for cluster housing dwelling which is defined in section 3.53.3.1 as, “a group or groups of dwelling units which may be in various forms, and so located on a lot that each dwelling unit may not have legal frontage on a public street or road and more than one dwelling unit may exist on one lot”.

The RR zone does not permit cluster housing dwelling hence the request by the applicants for the change. The site-specific nature of the R5-21 zone will be to permit a rear yard setback of 4.5 m whereas 7.5 m is required for two-storey cluster housing dwelling. 

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law affecting the above-noted property. Pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the application was deemed complete on April 11, 2024.  This Notice is being provided in accordance with the Planning Act (1990) and Ontario Regulation 545/06.

Purpose and Effect: An application has been received requesting the rezoning of a former Aggregate licensed area (MAR) to Agriculture (A). Extraction has been completed on the site with rehabilitation of the aggregate area to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The rezoning is a condition of Consent B19-22 which was approved on May 18^th, 2023.

On Saturday, May 11, 2024 we encourage everyone in North Perth to get outside, meet new people and make connections with those in your neighbourhood.

The goal for Neighbour Meet and Greet is to create and cultivate social connections between community members with the purpose of increasing community engagement for the benefit of all and our community as a whole.

There will be free lemonade available at the North Perth Municipal Office (330 Wallace Ave N. Listowel) and the Elma Memorial Community Centre (251 Main St. Atwood) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This initiative is brought forward by North Perth's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

PERTH COUNTY (April 26th, 2024) – To find you more easily in an emergency, 911 dispatchers for the municipalities of North Perth, Perth East, West Perth, portions of Perth South, The Town of St. Marys and the City of Stratford are now utilizing a new location technology called what3words. We are encouraging members of the public to download the what3words app in the event that they become lost or are unable to communicate their location to emergency dispatchers.
what3words is an easy way to talk about location. Every three-metres square in the world has been assigned a what3words address. It is a unique combination of three words, such as ///frizz.empty.blot that will take you to the front door of Stratford City Hall or ///showdown.sticks.clash which will take you to the exact spot of the Listowel Clock Tower. The app is free to use and also works offline making it ideal for use in areas that might have poor cellular service, such as the G2G Rail Trail that is enjoyed by hikers, tourists and lovers of the great outdoors.

April 24, 2024 – The Council of the Municipality of North Perth was excited to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 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 is valued and appreciated by all who call North Perth home.

Please join us in congratulating and recognizing the recipients of the 2023 Norm Stirling Citizen of the Year Award and 2023 Celebrate North Perth – Inspiration Awards:

North Perth, April 19, 2024 – The Municipality of North Perth works diligently to ensure that all construction projects within our jurisdiction adhere to the Ontario Building Code (OBC). The OBC serves as a cornerstone in safeguarding the health, safety, and structural integrity of buildings. The Municipality of North Perth is required by the Province of Ontario to ensure compliance with the OBC for all building activities in the community.

The Municipality’s role is to review and issue building permits, conduct inspections during construction and issue compliance orders when necessary.  The review and inspection processes adhere to the provincially mandated timelines.