Toronto sits downhill from a LOT of impermeable pavement.
With nowhere else to go, rain falling on parking lots across Toronto and the 905 flow downhill south, flooding the transit stations, basements, and streets across the City.
We need to reduce paved surfaces.
#onstorm
Professional Municipal Clerks Week runs from April 30th through to May 6th.
Shout out to Perth East's very own Municipal Clerk, Ashley Carter! The Township is very lucky to have Ashley and all she does in the changing needs of the community.
Thanks Ashley, keep up the great work!
Are you team early spring🌸, or team winter🧊?
Willie's predicted an early spring! Why not enjoy all that winter has to offer by snowshoeing one of the many trails, bird watching at Sawyer Bush, or going tobogganing with the fam. Drop an emoji in the comments!
#WestPerthON
Don't be the victim of a scam or fraud. Join the OPP and Municipality for an information session February 23rd (2 different times!). You will learn the things to look out for and the most common types that impact members of our community.
#OPP#BeAware#WestPerthON
#OPP is investigating a mischief after police were called to St Vincent De Paul Cemetery in Mitchell after unknown(s) damaged over 50 headstones. Anyone with info is asked to please call 1-888-310-1122 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. #PerthOPP ^kl
The West Perth Healthy Forests Grant is back for 2023!
This grant covers up to 30% of the cost of your trees. Order forms are available NOW through the Conservation Authority. The grant is provided on a First-come-first-served basis through ABCA & UTRCA. #PlantTrees#WestPerthON
County roads this morning are snow covered and visibility is fair, crews are out, with wind speeds picking up as the day goes on be prepared for reduced visibility widespread across the County
SCAM ALERT - Bill Appleby of Walther's IDA in Mitchell is warning the public to ignore calls they may have received recently of people claiming to be employees of the pharmacy updating records. This is NOT the pharmacy & do NOT give info over phone. Call the OPP at (519) 348-9700
Thanks to our friends at TreeTech, Christmas Tree pick up will take place on January 4th for the Mitchell Ward! Be sure to have your tree out on the curb on January 3rd, remove all lights and decorations and do not put it in a plastic bag. #Thankyou#TreeTech
The search is underway for an Environmental Planner - Regulations Officer at Maitland Conservation. This position will have a strong focus on the Lake Huron shoreline. Application deadline is Dec. 29th. https://t.co/D3I5FlFd5o
The deadline for applications has been extended until noon on Tues. Nov. 9, 2021. Check out the job description for the Flood and Erosion Safety Services Coordinator position at: https://t.co/D3I5FlFd5o
An invitation to Township of Howick residents - trees and shrubs are being planted at Gorrie Conservation Area on Oct. 14 from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. Please join us if you can help out. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Please bring your own work gloves.
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is hosting Nature Nearby at Stacey Brother's Park in Mitchell on Sept. 25 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Join education staff and bring your family to spend time together in-and-with nature. For more info & to register: https://t.co/lf7htwYi6S
The next phase of our buckthorn removal project gets underway at Wawanosh Valley C. A. on Aug. 23 & 24. The property will be closed to the public on these days. WVCA will reopen on Aug. 25.
Increased garbage being left at our Conservation Areas means more litter is ending up in streams and rivers. Please pack out your garbage. Make it a Waste Free Wednesday! #actONlitter#WasteFreeWednesday