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Perth County public meetings in 2023

54 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 21, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Council defers decision on Punkeydoodles Corners intersection improvements

Perth County Council deferred a decision regarding proposed intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners. Staff were directed to have a consultant attend the December 21 meeting to provide justification for the report's recommendations.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Dec 21, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Municipal Shared Services Committee

Committee reviews year-end reports for archives, court services, and paramedics

The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing several operational updates and year-end reports. These include activities from the Stratford-Perth Archives, an update on Provincial Offences Court Services, and a report on Mobile Integrated Health within paramedic services.

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ZOOM
Tue Dec 19, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County committee reviews site plans and accessibility updates

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing site plan feedback for three North Perth properties. The meeting also includes a Clerk's update regarding new committee appointments and website compliance audits.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Thu Nov 2, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council discusses 2024 budgets and comprehensive review

The Council is reviewing several 2024 budget reports, including those for Paramedic Services and the Stratford-Perth Archives. The agenda also includes a comprehensive review of the County prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Oct 24, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County JAAC reviews courthouse renovations and accessibility compliance

The committee is reviewing updates on courthouse renovations, including a new elevator and accessible washroom. Members are also discussing the upcoming 2023 AODA compliance report and a website audit to meet provincial standards.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Thu Oct 19, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council reviews economic strategies and municipal resolutions

The Council is reviewing several resolutions from other Ontario municipalities regarding livable income, land use enforcement, and greenbelt development. Staff will also present reports on the Economic Development and Tourism Strategy and Paramedic Services operations.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Oct 5, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council reviews planning, forestry, and insurance reports

The Council is reviewing several staff reports, including a forestry inspector's report and the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a public meeting regarding OPA 218 and a planning report for the Mapleview Congregation at 2162 Road 163.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Oct 5, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Council to consider apartment expansion for Mapleview Congregation

Perth County is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment to allow a second five-unit apartment building at 2162 Road 163. The proposal would increase the total residential units on the property from five to ten.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Sep 26, 2023 · 03:00 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County committee reviews site plan accessibility feedback and courthouse updates

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing feedback reports for several site plans to ensure accessibility compliance. The meeting also includes a Clerk's update regarding courthouse renovations and upcoming provincial accessibility reporting.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Mon Sep 25, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Committee reviews land severance application for 11 Cobalt Street N

The Land Division Committee is reviewing a request by Southside Estates Inc. to sever a residential lot in Milverton. The application aims to create a new parcel while meeting setback requirements for a nearby watercourse.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Sep 21, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council approves subdivision and planning staff expansion

Council approved a draft plan of subdivision for 8 lots in South Easthope Ward and authorized a new full-time planning position. The meeting also addressed land use amendments and local archive funding.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Sep 21, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Municipal Shared Services Committee

Perth County committee reviews reports on archives, paramedic services, and social services

The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing updates on several regional services. Key discussions include a newspaper digitization project, paramedic service mid-year reports, and social services updates.

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ZOOM
Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council discusses housing needs and planning amendments

The Council is reviewing a presentation on the County Housing Needs Assessment and considering several planning and staff reports. Items include an official plan amendment for residential units in Milverton and requests for additional planning staff.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee reviews land severance applications

The committee is reviewing applications for consent to sever land in Perth East. The meeting includes a discussion on a deferred application for 985069 Perth-Oxford Road to resolve a historical boundary issue.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Aug 3, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council discusses housing, budget, and municipal updates

Perth County Council is reviewing staff reports regarding housing accelerator funding and mid-year financial updates. The agenda includes discussions on planning amendments for Milverton and the appointment of a Deputy Clerk.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Mon Jul 31, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Committee reviews land severance applications for Perth East and Milverton

The Land Division Committee is reviewing three applications for consent to sever land. The meeting also includes a status report on current consent files.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss road maps, stewardship, and paramedic vehicle replacement

The Council will review staff reports regarding the Perth County Road Map and the County Stewardship Program. Discussions also include paramedic vehicle replacement for 2024 and procurement of winter maintenance equipment. Additionally, the Council will consider official plan amendments and a fee schedule amendment.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Perth County to discuss land use changes for a new home at 3111 Perth Road 163

Council will receive a report regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 204 for the Vossen property in West Perth. The application seeks to change land designation from aggregate resources to agriculture to allow for a single-detached dwelling. The meeting also includes a discussion on Official Plan Amendment No. 217 for Alyce and Todd Steinmann.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Jun 27, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County JAAC reviews accessibility updates and committee recruitment

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed the Clerk's update, which included news on committee member recruitment and recent accessibility training. The committee also reviewed correspondence regarding job training for people with disabilities and discussed the upcoming summer break schedule.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Mon Jun 26, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Land Division Committee reviews Monkton residential lot severance application

The committee is reviewing an application to sever a parcel at 140 Winstanley Street in Monkton to create a new residential infill lot. The meeting also includes a review of the June 2023 Consent File Status Report.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Jun 15, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss strategic plan and subdivision application

The Council will review the 2023-2026 Corporate Strategic Plan and a subdivision application for H & J Donegan Holdings. The meeting also includes updates on economic development, tourism, and transportation.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Jun 13, 2023 · 01:00 PM

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

Perth County Agricultural Working Group reviews stewardship program recommendations

The group is reviewing recommendations for a new Perth County Stewardship Program to support environmental projects on private properties. The proposal includes hiring a coordinator and establishing multi-year funding for tree-planting initiatives.

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ZOOM Videoconferencing
Wed Jun 7, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Special Council

Perth County Special Council to hold parliamentary procedures training

This Special Council meeting is dedicated to parliamentary procedures training. Denise Labelle-Gélinas, a Professional Registered Parliamentarian from AMCTO, will lead the session.

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Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance St., Milverton
Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Community Transportation Steering Committee

Committee discusses PC Connect service updates and Route B enhancements

The committee reviewed updates regarding PC Connect operations and the drafting of a business case for additional financial support. Discussions focused on addressing low ridership on Route B through service changes and potential on-demand models.

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Virtual
Thu Jun 1, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss housing, planning, and paramedic services

The Council will review updates on affordable housing and paramedic tiered response models. The meeting includes a plan of subdivision application and comments on the Provincial Policy Statement.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Mon May 29, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Perth County Land Division Committee reviews farm dwelling and land severances

The committee is reviewing applications for land consent and severances. This includes a surplus farm dwelling application in Perth East and a consent to sever at 140 Winstanley Street in Monkton.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu May 25, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Special Council

Perth County Special Council meeting to discuss labour relations

This Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss a matter pertaining to labour relations regarding Planning. The meeting also includes the adoption of Confirmatory By-law 3933-2023 to formalize Council actions.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Wed May 24, 2023 · 01:00 PM

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

Working Group reviews recommendations for Perth County Stewardship Program

The Agricultural Working Group is reviewing a report containing recommendations for a new stewardship program to support environmental projects on private properties. The proposal includes hiring a coordinator and establishing multi-year funding for tree-planting initiatives.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St., Stratford
Tue May 23, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

JAAC reviews site plan for Milverton Public School and discusses accessibility updates

The committee reviewed a site plan feedback report for Milverton Public School at 365 Nichol Ave S. Members also discussed the approved 2023-2027 Joint Accessibility Plan and the development of a new committee brochure.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Thu May 18, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss planning, public works, and staff reports

Perth County Council will meet to review various staff reports and public presentations. The agenda includes discussions on development software, infrastructure tenders, and provincial planning updates.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu May 18, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Proposed expansion of Milverton settlement area for residential and industrial use

Council will receive a report regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 213 for lands at Lot 6, Concession 3, Milverton Ward. The proposal seeks to expand the Milverton settlement boundary to include 11.59 hectares for a mix of 72 residential units and commercial/industrial blocks.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu May 11, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Special Council

Perth County Council discusses refreshing the Corporate Strategic Plan

Council is reviewing a draft refreshed strategic plan to guide County activities through 2026. The discussion focuses on updating priorities regarding economic development, service effectiveness, and community planning based on recent community feedback.

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Mitchell Golf Club - 81 Frances St. W. Mitchell, Ontario N0K 1N0
Thu May 4, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to conduct a Public Works facilities and road tour

The Council will conduct a road tour to review various public works facilities and specific roadway conditions. The tour includes inspections of road reconstruction history, traffic volumes, and planned maintenance projects across the county.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Apr 25, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County JAAC reviews site plans and accessibility updates

The committee is reviewing accessibility feedback for a site plan at 4082 Perth Rd 72 in Millbank. Members are also receiving updates on the 2023-2027 Joint Accessibility Plan and upcoming National AccessAbility Week.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Mon Apr 24, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Committee discusses land severance for surplus farm residence in North Perth

The Land Division Committee is reviewing applications for land severances, including a surplus farm residence at 8819 Road 157. The committee is considering a modified approval for the Noseworthy property to reduce the severed lot size and remove a pond to meet minimal size requirements.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss tax policies and economic updates

The Council will review the 2023 tax policy, including tax ratios and rates, and consider several new by-laws. The meeting includes presentations on food insecurity and economic development updates.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Apr 6, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Perth County to discuss Bell Sands Farms aggregate pit expansion

Council will receive a report and public comments regarding an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Bell Sands Farms project. The proposal seeks to extend the existing Grose Pit by expanding the extraction area to 27.3 hectares near Shakespeare.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Apr 6, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council reviews planning applications and municipal reports

The Council is reviewing several planning applications, including a draft plan of subdivision for West Mitchell Developments. The meeting also includes discussions on forestry programs, winter maintenance, and road rehabilitation tenders.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Wed Apr 5, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

Update on the development of the Perth County Stewardship Program

The Agricultural Working Group will review survey results and community input regarding a new environmental stewardship program. This program, which expanded from an initial clean water focus, is being developed by consultant Mel Luymes to include various environmental initiatives.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Mar 28, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee reviews renovation plans for 5 Huron St. and site plan feedback

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing renovation plans for 5 Huron St. and providing feedback on site plans. The meeting also includes updates from the Clerk and correspondence regarding provincial accessibility investments.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Mon Mar 27, 2023 · 09:30 AM

Land Division Committee

Committee considers farm residence severance in North Perth

The Land Division Committee is reviewing an application to sever a surplus farm residence from a larger agricultural property. The proposal involves creating a 1.63-acre residential lot while prohibiting new dwellings on the remaining 92.6-acre farm parcel.

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Remote Meeting, via 1 Huron St., Stratford
Thu Mar 16, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council discusses health, infrastructure, and social service updates

The Council is reviewing staff reports regarding weather events, facility projects, and health and safety policies. The meeting includes discussions on mobile integrated health partnerships and various municipal updates.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Mar 16, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Municipal Shared Services Committee

Committee reviews archives policy and various service reports

The Municipal Shared Services Committee is reviewing an updated collections policy for the Stratford-Perth Archives. The meeting also includes reports on provincial offences court services, paramedic services, and social services.

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ZOOM Conference
Thu Mar 16, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Proposed residential development for eight lots in Shakespeare

Perth County Council is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment and subdivision application for 2574835 Ontario Ltd. The proposal seeks to change the land designation from Institutional/Recreational to Residential to allow for eight new housing units.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Mar 2, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council approves 2023 budget and major planning updates

Council is reviewing the 2023 budget, including a $400,000 withdrawal from the Levy Stabilization Reserve. The meeting also addresses Official Plan Amendment #211 and various staff reports regarding paramedic services and public works.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Mar 2, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Perth County considers land designation change for a new home in West Perth

The Council is reviewing Official Plan Amendment No. 211 to change a property's designation from 'Aggregate Resource' to 'Agriculture.' This change would allow the owner to build a single detached dwelling on a 1.75 hectare lot in the Fullarton Ward.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Feb 28, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

JAAC reviews site plans and conducts committee member orientation

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is conducting an orientation for members regarding their roles and AODA legislation. The committee is also reviewing site plan feedback reports for developments in North Perth.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Thu Feb 16, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council reviews budgets and planning updates

The Council is reviewing operating and capital budget presentations for Public Works and Paramedic Services. The meeting also includes updates on the New Official Plan project and the Cultivating Opportunity Grant Program.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Feb 2, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council reviews 2023 budget presentations and forestry reports

The Council is reviewing 2023 capital and operating budget presentations, including fleet and equipment. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022 Forestry Program Administration Report.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Wed Feb 1, 2023 · 01:00 PM

Perth County Agricultural Working Group

Perth County Agricultural Working Group meets February 1, 2023

The Agricultural Working Group will hold a meeting via Zoom to conduct organizational business. The agenda includes the election of a Chair and a presentation regarding the Stewardship Project Work Plan.

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ZOOM Videoconferencing
Thu Jan 26, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Planning Public Meeting

Proposed redevelopment of former Midwestern Regional Centre for a Mennonite community

Perth County is reviewing an Official Plan Amendment to allow a mixed-use development on a 66.4-hectare site in North Perth. The proposal by Eden Grove Village Inc. includes housing for seniors, a private school, and commercial uses on lands currently designated for agriculture.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Thu Jan 26, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss planning amendments and capital budget

The Council will review several planning applications, including Official Plan Amendments 212 and 214. Members will also receive a presentation on the capital budget covering IT, bridges, roads, and facilities.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford
Tue Jan 24, 2023 · 01:30 PM

Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

Perth County JAAC discusses Bill 23 impacts and accessibility planning

The Perth County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect new leadership and discuss the implications of Ontario's Bill 23 on site plan reviews. The committee is also reviewing updates regarding the 2023-2027 Joint Accessibility Plan and ongoing courthouse construction.

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ZOOM Teleconference
Thu Jan 12, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Regular Council

Perth County Council to discuss 2023 budget and legislative updates

The Council will review the 2023 overall budget presentation and implementation updates regarding provincial legislative changes for Bill 109 and Bill 23. The meeting also includes reports on forestry inspections, paramedic services, and the 2022 Corporate Strategic Plan.

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Perth County EMS, 480 Douro St. Stratford