Perth County

Welcome to the official Twitter account for Perth County, Ontario 🇨🇦. This page is monitored Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. #PerthCounty

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Pictured, from Stratford-Perth Archives, is the cover of the 1941 Perth County Horse Show program. The program that year included a Military Parade and a Machinery Exhibition of automobiles and farm equipment; the event had record attendance! #TBT [email protected].

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💬 Accessibility Tip #3: Offer multiple ways to communicate.
Different people communicate in different ways. Flexible options help make information more accessible for everyone.
#NAAW2026 #AccessibleCanada #AccessibilityForAll

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🚪 Accessibility Tip #2: Ensure entrances are barrier-free.
Accessible entrances support people using mobility aids and help everyone enter spaces safely and independently.
#NAAW2026 #AccessibleCanada #InclusionMatters

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📹 Accessibility Tip #1: Add captions to videos.
Captions help people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and improve access for everyone watching online.
#NAAW2026 #AccessibleCanada #AccessibilityMatters

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National AccessAbility Week kicks off next week! What is one thing you can do to support a more accessible and inclusive Canada?

https://t.co/Ps2tb6Nfxo

#NAAW2026 #AccessibleCanada @AccessibleGC

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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month Perth County! Looking for ways to celebrate?

Check out upcoming local events and resources by following local organizations such as North Perth Pride and Stratford-Perth Pride

#PrideMonth #ShowYourPride #PerthCounty

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🏆 Congrats to MIH ARC Program on winning the 2025 OMSSA Local Municipal Champion Award!

The ARC team is being recognized for its innovative approach combining healthcare and social services to better support vulnerable populations while reducing strain on emergency services.

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This month, Stratford-Perth Archives staff had the pleasure of meeting with Margaret and David Thorsell to accept their donation of Margaret’s family history book: “Klein: A Family Story”. It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with family histories for future generations.

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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 [email protected]

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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

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🚑 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

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🫶 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 https://t.co/w2lSv321Tr to complete the survey.

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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. [email protected].

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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.

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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 https://t.co/qcRRUpl37p

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🎒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 https://t.co/SMp0Qv6V1U

#EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

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🔌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

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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 [email protected]

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⛈️Thunderstorms are most common in the late spring and throughout the summer.

You can take steps to prepare in advance o thunderstorms: https://t.co/DG9ZbB0rYj

Learn about colour-coded alerts: https://t.co/J0JiXspBnt

#EPWeek2026 #PerthCounty

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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 https://t.co/qcRRUpkvhR