Perth

Town of Perth residents share their stories through “Embrace the Move” video series

Hometown News - February 9, 2024

SUBMITTED From an active family of four to a couple who embraces arts and culture, The Town of Perth is excited to feature local residents and...

Community

Perth briefs: From Crystal Palace to heritage gems, community upgrades, and future visions

Hometown News - February 7, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Crystal Palace roof-lift The glass roof is coming off the Crystal Palace, as work to replace it has begun. The cost to replace...

Perth

Changes coming to policing in Ontario by April 1

Hometown News - February 7, 2024

Police Service Boards to consolidate to 1 in Lanark County BY LAURIE WEIR The Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced changes to the Community Safety...

Lifestyle

Memory kits now available at the Perth & District Library

Hometown News - February 1, 2024

SUBMITTED BY THE PERTH & DISTRICT UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering “memory kits” for borrowing at the...

Community

Perth council endorses emergency motion for affordable housing

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Affordable housing took a front seat during the Jan. 30 council meeting in Perth. Council supported an emergency motion brought forward by Coun....

Culture

Perth’s Andre Hissink, Second World War Vet, passes away

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Andre Hissink, a 104-year-old veteran of the Second World War, died on Jan. 1. He lived in Perth at Perth’s Aspira Carolina Retirement...

Community

Perth council pulls plug on grant application for EV charging stations

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Perth council pulled the plug on an application to help fund four Level 3 EV charging stations. It was a project that could...

Perth

‘With reluctance’: Perth Mayor Judy Brown on leave of absence after taking a tumble

Hometown News - January 30, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR The Perth mayor will be on a leave of absence for one month while recuperating from a fall. During the regular meeting of...

Food & Drink

The Travelling Sommelier: Bridge Masters Brewing Company

Hometown News - January 26, 2024

COLUMN BY BRIAN PRESTON.The Travelling Sommelier, Portland, ON at 613-272-3129, brianpreston@hotmail.com This fall I discovered Bridge Masters Brewery in Perth at 29 Beckwith Street East after visiting...

Perth

Fatal collision involving four vehicles closes Hwy 7

Hometown News - January 25, 2024

Investigation Ongoing SUBMITTED BY LANARK COUNTY OPP The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision which resulted...

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