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Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Young family loses everything in devastating house fire

Heddy Sorour -
Kim and Tyler Burns had already lost nearly everything when fire tore through their newly built home in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Then thieves struck, stealing the few belongings firefighters...

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Perth municipal election race grows ahead of Aug. 12 nomination deadline

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As the 2026 municipal election looms on the horizon and the nomination deadline gallops ever closer, the race to shape the future of local...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes receives report on mayor’s remarks at Upper Rideau Lake Association AGM

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A council-directed review of Mayor Arie Hoogenboom's remarks at the Upper Rideau Lake Association annual general meeting ended with a reminder that the municipal...
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Carleton Place, Perth among recipients of $658K in community grants

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Community grant funding will support accessibility, recreation, heritage and infrastructure projects across Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Seven non-profit organizations and municipalities in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston will receive a combined $658,500...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place advances plans for $25M aquatic and recreation centre

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Proposed aquatic and recreation centre moves to procurement and public consultation At Carleton Place’s aging pool, it’s less a question of whether it will fail...
Community

Rideau Lakes receives $10,000 grant for Rideau Canal heritage festival

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Portland to host inaugural Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival The Township of Rideau Lakes has received a $10,000 provincial grant to celebrate the upcoming anniversary...

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Stewart Park Festival, Rideau Canal history and a Legion centennial — celebrating the stories that shaped our communities

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths...
Mississippi Mills

Almonte high school students create memory boxes for families experiencing perinatal loss

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Inspired by Jennifer Thompson, the memory boxes will be provided through Almonte General Hospital Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive...
Beckwith

Ottawa 67’s Spencer Bowes drafted by New York Rangers in 4th round

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Spencer Bowes’ hockey dream became reality Saturday when the New York Rangers selected the Beckwith Township native 102nd overall in the fourth round of...
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Canada Day celebrations planned across the region

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From pancake breakfasts and parades to live music, motorcycle rallies and fireworks, communities across the region are preparing to celebrate Canada Day with a...

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