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Hometown Happenings

Hometown Happenings: There are fairs to visit, pies to eat and absolutely no reason to stay home

Linda Seccaspina - September 3, 2026

Fear not, dear readers, Hometown Happenings is here to rescue you from the summer slump and send you happily into fall. The leaves will...

Hometown Happenings

Hometown Happenings: There’s barbecue to eat, music to hear and treasures waiting to be found

Linda Seccaspina - August 27, 2026

Fear not, dear readers, Hometown Happenings has come to the rescue. We’ve rounded up the markets, music, fundraisers, fairs, gatherings and assorted opportunities to...

Carleton Place

Ottawa Valley storyteller Mary Cook honoured on Carleton Place Local Author Walk

Linda Seccaspina - August 18, 2026

For decades, Mary Cook has delighted readers with her stories of growing up in the Ottawa Valley. It was only fitting that her remarkable...

Smiths Falls

The history of 33 Centre Street etc. in Smiths Falls – Historical deep dive

Linda Seccaspina - August 14, 2026

It all started with a flash of the old Smith Falls Mariners Inn. I wish I could give you some profound historical reason for...

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Two Ottawa residents face nine charges after Lanark County drug investigation

EXCLUSIVE: Mel’s Farm ends rescue operations but sanctuary will continue as new direction takes shape