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Meeting Date:
January 26, 2026
Meeting Time:
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Location:
West Perth Municipal Office
160 Wellington Street, Mitchell ON
File No.:
ZN 13-2025
Applicant/Owner:
Mount Pleasant Farms Inc.
Location of Property:
Lot 22, Concession 12, Fullarton Ward, Municipality of West Perth (5896 Line 16)
Purpose and Effect: The application for rezoning is required to satisfy...
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West Perth Council Approves 2026 Mayor’s Budget
West Perth – December 18, 2025 – The Municipality of West Perth has approved the 2026 Mayor’s Budget under Ontario’s Strong Mayor Budget Process. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services, addressing rising costs, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Key Highlights:
Levy Increase: $861,803 (7.12%)
Tax Rate Increase (after growth): 5.65%
Impact:...
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Municipality of West Perth – Land for Sale by Tender
The Municipality of West Perth is accepting tenders for vacant land located at 2890 Hocking Drive, Russeldale (Legal Description: Block 10, Plan 548, Fullarton, PIN 53219-0027 LT).
Key Details:
Property is sold “as is, where is.”
Purchasers are responsible for their own due diligence, including floodplain requirements with the Upper Thames Conservation Authority.
The highest...
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CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – PUBLIC NOTICE
THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH
RFx Number
WP-012-2025 Drinking Water System Construction of Replacement Well 3
Awarded Bidder
W.D. Hopper & Sons
Description of Goods/Services
To construct a new well (Well 3A) to match or exceed the capacity of previous Well 3 (approximately 2,880 L/min).
Procurement Value
$398,896.78
Date of Award
November 11, 2025
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MEDIA RELEASE
October 9, 2025
Mitchell, Ontario
 
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Mitchell Area: Important Precautions
 
A case of Avian Influenza (H5) has been confirmed in the Mitchell area. While the virus mainly affects birds, it poses a low risk to humans in close contact with infected birds.
The West Perth Wetlands continue to remain closed at this time.
 
Public Safety Guidelines
Do not touch dead or sick birds;...
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