SUBMITTED Students and families across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) can expect to see significantly expanded classroom libraries and school book collections for the fall, as the UCDSB […]
SUBMITTED Students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) participated in the annual Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto on May 5-6, 2025. Fifty-seven students competed either as individuals, […]
HEDDY SOROUR From a show of support for Pride Month to decisions on sidewalk repairs, wastewater expansion and recycling collection, Perth council tackled a wide range of topics at its […]
SUBMITTED The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a Federal Offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result, of a breach […]
On May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario officially expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 additional municipalities, including the Town of Perth. Introduced under the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, […]
SUBMITTED A very special Black history activity has been taking place at Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) thanks to students in the Grade 7 French Immersion Class. They’ve launched a real-world […]
Investment will celebrate Canadian and local culture, boost tourism and strengthen economy SUBMITTED Ontario is investing over $346,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support 11 festivals and events in […]
SUBMITTED The Tour for Humanity mobile classroom will return to four secondary schools throughout the Upper Canada District School Board this spring thanks to a continued strategic partnership with the Friends of […]
STAFF WRITER Conservative incumbent MP Scott Reid has been re-elected in Lanark—Frontenac following a tight race against Liberal challenger Michelle Foxton. Preliminary results show Reid winning 50.3 per cent of […]
SUBMITTED At a Special Council Meeting held at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the Council of the Town of Perth voted unanimously to submit formal comments to the Ministry […]