Perth County

Victoria Day began in 1845 to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday which was on May 24, 1819. This portrait, from Stratford-Perth Archives, features Queen Victoria with three generations of her male successors: Edward VII, George V, and Edward VIII. #TBT archives@perthcounty.ca

This National Public Works Week, we thank the dedicated staff who maintain 492 km of County roads, 114 bridges, County facilities, fleet operations, & winter maintenance services across Perth County. Your hard work keeps our communities moving safely every day. #PublicWorksWeek

🚑 During Paramedic Services Week, we thank the dedicated @PerthCoMedics paramedics serving Perth County. Your compassion, professionalism, and commitment help keep our communities safe every day. Thank you for all that you do. #ParamedicServicesWeek

🫶 Help shape community safety and well-being in our region. Residents in Perth County are invited to complete a short survey by May 25. Your feedback will help inform future priorities and strengthen local supports. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/8C9WWFX to complete the survey.

One of the greatest Canadian athletes was Walter R. Knox, born in Listowel in 1878. Knox was a track and field athlete who had around 400 first-place finishes during his career. He also coached the Canadian team during the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. archives@perthcounty.ca.

Perth County's Administration Offices (1 Huron Street, Stratford) & the Stratford-Perth Archives (4273 Line 34, Stratford) will be closed Monday, May 18, 2026. All locations will resume regular hours Tuesday, May 19, 2026. #PerthCounty

The #2026Census has begun. Census information is important for you and your community and is used to plan services that support employment, schools, public transportation and hospitals. Find helpful resources and complete your census online at census.gc.ca

🎒Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Be ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to help yourself and others. Create a household emergency plan and build a 72-hour emergency kit. ➡️Learn more canada.ca/en/services/po… #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

🔌Stay 10m away from fallen power lines. They may still be energized and deadly. The ground around the line could be live, even if it looks dry or safe. ❓Why? ⚡️Electricity can travel through the ground ⚡️Lines may appear inactive but may carry current #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

Perth County was home to many long-standing laundries owned by families of Chinese descent from the late 1800s into the 1950s. These laundries could be found throughout the county including Stratford, Listowel, Mitchell, and Milverton. #AsianHeritageMonth archives@perthcounty.ca

⛈️Thunderstorms are most common in the late spring and throughout the summer. You can take steps to prepare in advance o thunderstorms: canada.ca/en/services/po… Learn about colour-coded alerts: canada.ca/en/services/en… #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

The #2026Census has begun! Look for your census letter in the mail. Census data paint a portrait of Canadians and their stories – from small communities to entire provinces and territories. Complete your census today at census.gc.ca

☁️ Clean air matters for our health and environment. Ontario’s 38 monitoring stations track real-time pollution data, shared via the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and hourly updates. Learn more: canada.ca/en/environment… #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

Advancing priorities at Queen’s Park. Productive discussions with provincial leaders on supporting growth across Western #Ontario, including infrastructure, housing, homelessness supports, and regional transit. Read more: bit.ly/4n7IlFE #ONMuni #ONPoli

🌡️ Heat stress can affect anyone, but risks are highest for seniors (65+), infants, young kids, people with heart or breathing conditions, and those working or exercising in heat. Stay prepared: canada.ca/en/services/po… #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

💻 Keep yourself safe from Cyber Security threats. 🔐 Learn more about how to protect yourself and your business: cyber.gc.ca/en #EPWeek2026 #perthcounty

Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness week and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency Learn more about how to prepare: canada.ca/get-prepared #EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

Join our team! We're hiring a Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk. Learn more and apply today: perthcounty.ca/employment

A lively night in Mitchell brought excitement to Perth County when the Ben Hokea Orchestra performed in April 1926. The event was made possible in part by two local men, Llewellyn and Dalton Davidson, who were members of the Ben Hokea Orchestra #TBT archives@perthcounty.ca

🌱 A great day at Downie Central PS! Deputy Warden Sue Orr joined Grade 4/5 students for a tree planting event. !nspiring to see young people taking action for a greener future. Thanks to @UTRCAmarketing & Ms. Hildenbrand for their support! 🌳 Info: perthcounty.ca/stewardship