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After making some changes followings its first 2026 municipal budget meeting, council here reviewed the second draft budget at its Jan. 27 special meeting, which includes slightly lower tax rates.

Authorization to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the potential location of a future fire station, was discussed at the Jan. 27 township council meeting, which was held despite a heavy snowfall.

There are times while parenting small kids that you are abruptly reminded of the simple joys of life. I say abruptly, but also somehow the reminders are always perfectly timed in some divine, mythological way that we don’t understand in the moment.

STRATFORD - According to the 2026 Perth County budget document, the proposed amount to be collected through the tax levy is estimated at $27.5 million, representing a 7.93% increased tax rate from 2025.

LISTOWEL - Data from the recently-completed North Perth Retail Market Demand Study shows that future population growth could attract more national chains to Listowel, one example shared was a new grocery store. 

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two portables to replace units reaching end of service within its inventory, as well as the relocation of two portables to Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).