LAURIE WEIR The six-week RCL Build a Mountain of Food campaign has ended, but cash and food donations are still coming in. Jim Wright, one of the event’s organizers, told […]
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HEDDY SOROUR An icon of Carleton Place society has passed. James “Art” Quartermain passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 88. “Art Quartermain was pretty much known […]
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HEDDY SOROUR Although Carleton Place residents face an eight percent jump in their property taxes in 2025 they remain one of the lowest taxed municipalities in the region. “My recommendation […]
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SUBMITTED The holiday season is here, and there’s no better place to unwind and enjoy the festivities than in Carleton Place! With the local postal strike affecting deliveries, now is the perfect time […]
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SUBMITTED Councillor Toby Randell (Carleton Place Mayor) was sworn in as Lanark County’s 2025 warden at the inaugural meeting held on Tuesday afternoon. Randell was nominated by Councillors Andrew Tennant (Carleton […]
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HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place residents could be facing a four percent tax increase in addition to a four percent OPP increase in 2025. This would translate to an additional $173.68 […]
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HEDDY SOROUR On November 12, Carleton Place committee members authorized staff to seek funding and prepare tender documents for the water and waste water plant expansions and upgrades that have […]
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SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the highly anticipated new Emergency Department (“ED”) at Carleton Place & District Memorial […]
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SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Hildebrand as Vice President of Capital Development and Support Services. Hildebrand, a seasoned leader with […]
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SUBMITTED The Carambeck Community Centre is excited to host the inaugural Community Connections Fair on November 9th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free event aims to unite residents […]
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LAURIE WEIR Coleman Central On October 22, Carleton Place Committee of the Whole approved a redline amendment to the Coleman Central subdivision, that will see a small increase in the […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rural youth are grappling with critical issues that often go unnoticed. To shine a spotlight on these challenges, Cornerstone Landing Youth Services and Stir It Up Collective are […]
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LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with initial stops in Almonte and […]
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HEDDY SOROUR Identifying a gap and responding to a growing need, an innovative company in Mississippi Mills launched a compost service in Almonte two years ago and is now expanding […]
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HEDDY SOROUR The town of Carleton Place is going to be presenting the Water and Wastewater operating and capital budget for 2025 to residents at the October 22 Committee of […]
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HEDDY SOROUR Municipal service fee changes and increases Fees for services and registrations at the municipality are changing. “We get together as staff every year and review our fees to […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark Federation of Agriculture (LFA) is proud to announce the induction of 5 agricultural leaders into the Lanark Agricultural Hall of Fame. This prestigious event will take place on […]
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SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery in Carleton Place. OPP officers were called to a department store on McNeely Avenue at […]
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SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 25, 2024. Council Updated on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program: Lanark County Council has accepted […]
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HEDDY SOROUR A public meeting regarding proposed changes to the town’s building permit fees for 2025 was convened yesterday. No residents or builders showed up at Town Hall although it’s possible […]
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HEDDY SOROUR The second intake of Community Enrichment grants has been approved by the town’s Committee of the Whole based on recommendations by the Manager of Recreation and Culture, Joanne […]
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HEDDY SOROUR The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is recommending that municipalities enact back flow prevention by-laws to safeguard drinking water system from users that use chemicals in […]
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HEDDY SOROUR Organized by Lanark County Interval House and Community Support, the annual Take Back the Night 2024 march saw a great turn out with more than 100 people participating. […]
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Busy young mother of three finds gym time helps keep her on track LAURIE WEIR Sami Holmes has recently joined the Carleton Place Jr. Canadians hockey team as their assistant […]
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OPP launched investigation after concerned citizen saw video online SUBMITTED A Lanark County resident has been charged with sexual assault after a good Samaritan reported seeing a disturbing video on […]
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HEDDY SOROUR New Sewer by-law With the town’s new Municipal Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA) from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Carleton Place […]
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LAURIE WEIR In three straight sets, Team Canada, including Anne Fergusson of Carleton Place, won the bronze medal in sitting volleyball on Sept. 7 in Paris during the 2024 Paralympics. […]
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HEDDY SOROUR The town has completed a Community Housing Needs assessment report in an effort to gain insight into the town’s housing requirements as Carleton Place prepares to apply for […]
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Individual Claims to be a Lawyer with Service Ontario – He’s NOT SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) warns residents of Carleton Place, and other […]
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Howaida Sorour Lots to do on Recreation At the August 27 Committee of the Whole Carleton KPMG Canada delivered a comprehensive review of the town’s Recreation Service Delivery and Fees, […]
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Almost $35 million in water infrastructure funding will help enable 1,605 new homes SUBMITTED The Ontario government is investing $34,999,999.91 to enable the construction of new homes in the Town […]
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Fans invited to line the streets of Smiths Falls for sensational send-off LAURIE WEIR Family, friends and fans of Brooke Henderson are invited to line Brockville, Beckwith and Elmsley streets […]
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BRIAN PRESTON Jill Heinerth, International Scuba Diving Hall of Famer, cave diver, author, scientist, broadcaster, and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s first Explorer-in-Residence. I first wrote in this paper about […]
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Township’s reeve did ‘much reflection’ on the decision LAURIE WEIR Rob Rainer is seeking the provincial Liberal Party nomination for the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announcing his intention on Canada Day. […]
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SUBMITTED This year, 3 enterprising local students have been selected to participate in the 2024 Summer Company Program in the Lanark County/Smiths Falls/North Leeds Grenville area. This program offers young […]
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LAURIE WEIR The McDonald’s Restaurants in Lanark County and Kemptville have raised a whopping $75,152 for the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House during McHappy Day. “On behalf of all of us […]
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SUBMITTED A 36-year man faces numerous charges after reports of an armed man in Carleton Place. Officers of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to […]
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Lanark County to see $19.2M in infrastructure builds LAURIE WEIR How annoying are dropped calls, slow data speeds and the inability to log into emails or meetings? Very – but […]
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LAURIE WEIR A celebration of life will be held Sunday for Mathew McGrath, 52, of Carleton Place whose body was pulled from the Mississippi River on May 12 after he […]
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Mathew McGrath had been missing since January LAURIE WEIR A fundraising campaign has reached nearly $8,000 (surpassing its $7,500 goal) to help the grieving family of Mathew (Matt) McGrath lay […]
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SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious assault in Carleton Place which left one person with a stab wound. Officers were called […]
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SUBMITTED A project to engage a Grade 3 student with autism at Beckwith Public School has grown into an a-maize-ing success, after he sold more than 1,500 bags of popcorn in a […]
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SUBMITTED The third annual Indigenous Cultural Fair will take place in Carleton Place on May 11 from 10am to 3pm. Admission to the event is free. The organizers extend a […]
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SUBMITTED A new regional pediatric surgical program has been launched to address the waitlist for surgeries for children and youth in eastern Ontario and bring care closer to families across […]
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SUBMITTED Changes location to Maple Lane from street Several Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are being praised for entering the fast-flowing Mississippi River in Carleton Place to bring […]
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CHRIS UHLIG Did you see it? Did you hear it? Did you, did you? Well with 814 spectators watching in the benches of the den Friday night, it’s very much […]
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SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest in connection with a disturbing incident in Carleton Place. It happened March 14, 2024, on […]
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SUBMITTED The Downtown Carleton Place BIA is proud to announce the launch of an innovative placemaking project designed to engage visitors with light, colour and artwork in the heritage shopping […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the persons responsible for a distraction theft that occurred in the parking lot of the […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR It was a showdown on the hard court that could have gone either way, but Carleton Place held a slim lead to win the Lanark County Interschool […]
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SUBMITTED BY MISSISSIPPI RIVER HEALTH ALLIANCE Construction on the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital’s (CPDMH) new Emergency Department is on track with dozens of workers on-site working on multiple […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR What’s in store in 2024 for the Town of Carleton Place? We touched base with Mayor Toby Randell, who said the town prides itself on providing citizens […]
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SUBMITTED BY MISSISSIPPI MADAWASKA LAND TRUST Not everyone can say they received a new property for Christmas! Such was the case for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) this holiday […]
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SUBMITTED BY OPP EAST REGION Investigators are releasing photos of two individuals, charged with First Degree Murder and sexual assault in connection to ongoing investigations in Carleton Place, to seek […]
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SUBMITTED BY UCDSB Starting Kindergarten marks an exciting chapter for families. In this pivotal stage, children learn the fundamentals of math and literacy but also develop independence, problem-solving skills, and the […]
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Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District (LGLD) Board of Health, and the Hastings Prince Edward (HPE) Board of Health endorsed […]
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Mary Wilson Trider, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi River Health Alliance, has shared with the Allied Boards of Directors her intention to step down in the Spring […]
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Help the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop put a little Christmas cheer in client’s homes this year for its 15th annual Sandy Claus Stocking Drive. The Sandy Claus Stocking Drive began […]
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The Health Hub will create one destination for the community’s primary care needs and is already helping the region recruit family physicians to support 5,000 people without a primary care […]
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All four Tim Hortons in Almonte and Carleton Place are supporting the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop with this year’s Holiday Smile Cookie campaign. The Lanark County […]
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The Ontario government, along with Axium-Extendicare, celebrated the opening of Stoneridge Manor, a modernized, new long-term care home that brought 128 new and upgraded beds to the Town of Carleton […]
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November is Radon Action Month and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) is encouraging homeowners to test their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause […]
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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) is looking forward to welcoming volunteers once again – and two community volunteers have stepped up to lead the way. As the new […]
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Did you know that you can now request a special lighting display on the Central Bridge to mark important dates? Carleton Place Town Council has given its approval to a […]
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We haven’t left. We’re still here. Others have gone…but Hometown News is still on the streets. For a week or two we thought there wouldn’t be any papers in Smiths […]
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The Build a Mountain of Food Campaign is about to embark on its 17th year of collecting food and cash donations in support of local food banks through out the […]
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The Annual Lake 88 Radiothon for local health care has raised $122,475 for local hospitals and community health care centres. And we can’t thank you enough. Lake 88 Radiothon Founder Brian Perkin […]
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Lanark County Council has declared Oct. 10 as World Homelessness Day in Lanark County and affirms its commitment to move the bar on homelessness in the community. World Homelessness Day […]
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With generous support from the OutCare Foundation and in collaboration with Home Hospice North Lanark, Rural Community Hospice Day will be held in Carleton Place on Friday November 10th. Informal […]
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New no parking signs coming At the August 15th session of Carleton Place council, approval was given for parking restrictions on Lake Ave West at Victoria (north side) and Costello Drive […]
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Great baked taste finds a home Carleton Place and area residents are about to learn what hundreds of Brockville and Kingston foodies have known for several years: there’s nothing like […]
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Carleton Place council reviews next major subdivision At Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole meeting on June 20th, town director of development services Niki Dwyer presented an overview of […]
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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in partnership with the Carleton Place Fire Department and Lanark County Paramedic Service will be conducting a training exercise on […]
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Carleton Place grows pollinator movement At Tuesday, may 23rd’s Carleton Place council meeting, councilors passed amendments to the yard maintenance and property standards bylaws to permit pollinator gardens. Under the […]
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At the April 25th meeting of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, councilors tackled a plateful of business items and motions. Watch what you pour down the sink During a […]
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On May 16th, 1973, a group of concerned community members met in Carleton Place to form a ‘Big Brothers Association’. 14 people attended the meeting, and the what we now […]
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First-term Carleton Place councilor Sarah Cavanagh held a non-profit summit on Wednesday April 12 at the St James Parish Hall to gather representatives a wide variety of non-profit, charitable, and […]
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Carleton Place council returns to in-person meetings After a 3 year pandemic-induced absence, Carleton Place council returned to in-person meetings on Tuesday, March 21st. Those that have gotten used to […]
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In today’s busy and fast-paced world, it’s unusual to find a business (especially in food service) that has a primary goal of getting their customers to take their time and […]
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A new health hub being led by the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) will begin construction this fall on Costello Drive in Carleton Place. OVFHT has received Ministry of […]
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New traffic lights coming On Wednesday, March 8th, Carleton Place Town Hall announced that they had been notified by the Ministry of Transportation that a recent traffic study at the […]
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Budget set to go At Tuesday, February 7th’s committee of the whole meeting for Carleton Place council, town treasurer Trisa McConkey ran through the final version of the 2023 budget […]
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The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) would like to advise everyone to take appropriate precautions over the next few days as temperatures are expected to be extremely […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event […]
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Water and Sewer Budget The water and sewer budget for 2023 was on the table for discussion at Tuesday, Jan 10th’s meeting of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole. […]
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After 12 years of caring for her husband with Parkinson’s disease, on top of her own health issues, Helia was exhausted and overwhelmed. The emotional weight of caring for her […]
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Carleton Place council remembers Ecole Polytechnique victims At the beginning of the first full council meeting for the newly elected group, a moment of silence was observed to solemnly remember […]
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The Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) and the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) have partnered to help save and enhance more lives. After several years of collaborative work, delayed […]
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One, among many, of the unique features of the Icelandic method of reducing problematic substance use (known globally as Planet Youth) is how communities started on their paths to healthier […]
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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Perth and District is providing $3,000 to support delivery of literacy programs for children in the summer of 2023. Early literacy provides a strong […]
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Mayor: Edward (Toby) Randell Deputy Mayor: Andrew Tennant Councillor:Linda SeccaspinaJeff AtkinsonDena ComleySarah CavanaghMark Hinton Mayor Candidate Unofficial Vote Tally Status Andreas Foustanellas 191 Doug Black 1764 Edward […]
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Leading by example, staff, physicians, volunteers and board members from the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) and the CPDMH Foundation, have definitely shown their love for their hospital […]
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The 16th annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign’s Title Sponsor, RCL Automotive, has once again joined forces this holiday season with media partners, Metroland Media, Lake 88 […]
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October 18th is the 22nd annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and Lanark County is celebrating! “This year we recognize our amazing early learning and child […]
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On October 12th, 2022, local MPP John Jordan met with the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to celebrate the $29,700 Community Building Fund grant received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation […]
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In most municipal elections, more public focus is on mayoral and deputy-mayoral races as that’s where the grand policy announcements and platforms are usually found. But that wasn’t the case […]
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We can all be excused for not looking forward to elections with their noise, excessive and often negative advertising, and seemingly endless debates about things we have little concern for. […]
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Wendy’s moving to Carleton Place All it took was a short discussion and a unanimous vote at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting for Carleton Place town council to approve […]
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The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is a volunteer-based charity committed to ensuring that wild landscapes are protected for us, our children, and grandchildren. MMLT stewards over 3,200 ac. in […]
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Dr Bob Van Noppen and Dr Paul Miller from Docs On Ice met with council during the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday evening. Docs on […]
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Self-published children’s book author Natasha Peterson, is excited to present her newest book, Zoo’s News. Like her previous stories, Zoo’s News has a lesson that can be learned by the […]
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First look at McNeely Landing At the Carleton Place council committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday June 21, councillors got a first detailed looked at plans for a new […]
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On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Parkinson Canada SuperWalk, a post Labour Day September tradition in the area since the first successful walk in 2017, is returning to its roots. […]
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Carleton Place council approves extra clean-up funds At the Tuesday, June 7th meeting of Carleton Place council, the final approval was given for an extra $60K for clean up after the […]
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Carleton Place heritage property improvement grants launched At Tuesday, May 31st’s session of Carleton Place town council, councilors put their final stamp of approval on the town’s first-ever heritage property […]
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$294,610.53 has been raised for local charities, thanks to the Carleton Place Catch the Ace progressive raffles. Supporting both the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CDPMH) Foundation and the […]
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Saturday’s storm left a trail of destruction across southern, central and eastern Ontario, with additional damage still being discovered by the hour by Hydro One crews. Carleton Place was one […]
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The holiday weekend in May is closely associated with gardening and the South Lanark Community Garden wants to let the community know that there will be plenty of vegetable seedlings, […]
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Conservative | Green | Liberal | NDP Yes it’s election time again. On Thursday, June 2 Ontarians will go to the polls to choose their next MPPs. Hometown News has […]
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Mayor Doug Black detailed some of the street works to begin during the week of May 2nd at Tuesday, April 26th’s Carleton Place council meeting. The first phase of Bridge Street’s […]
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The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is getting set to provide students with additional hands-on and real-world learning in skilled trades this spring. Through funding provided to the UCDSB Specialist High […]
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The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association is excited to announce that after two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the province will once again be showcasing a new […]
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You may have heard the clapping and cheering around town as the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation’s volunteer Campaign Cabinet celebrated the good news. The hospital has […]
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The popular Carleton Place Spring Home show, originally scheduled for April 8th to the 10th has been cancelled. This consumer event had grown over the years since its inception to providing dozens […]
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At the Tuesday, Feb 8th session of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, staff brought forward requests from the McArthur Island developer for agreement extensions on the first two phases […]
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Carleton Place launches Affordable Housing Grant program At the Jan 25th meeting of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, councillors voted to approve their Affordable Housing Grant program. Grants of […]
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In addition to working tirelessly over many months of pandemic response, the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) team made time to support our communities by hosting the annual “Fill and […]
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Dear friends and neighbours across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Our communities are facing a very concerning increase of COVID-19 cases. The Omicron variant is here, and it is increasing the […]
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At a special meeting of Carleton Place council, held on Thursday, Dec 16th, a final vote was taken on the proposed 2022 municipal budget and tax rate changes. Staff had […]
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Elevating a simple pleasure to new heights If you ever wonder if we obsess on donuts, consider that Canadians consume more of them per capita than any other country in […]
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The US reached a stark milestone this month of 100,000 people dying of drug overdoses in one year. That is 275 overdose deaths every day. In Canada, 20 people die […]
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The Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Green Party of Ontario Constituency Association is pleased to announce that our candidate for the June 2022 election is Dr. Marlene Spruyt of Ardoch. Dr. Spruyt is a […]
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Lanark County Council has authorized the hiring of Jasmin Ralph to fill the clerk’s position for Lanark County effective Feb. 1, 2022. “We are pleased to welcome Jasmin to the […]
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Carleton Place putting a lid on noise At Tuesday, Dec 7th, meetings of Carleton Place council and their committee of the whole, revisions to the town’s noise bylaw were up […]
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All around the region, Santa is making his appearance in the weeks leading up to Christmas. There will be an old-fashioned Christmas parade in Pakenham on December 4 at 1pm, […]
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On Tuesday, November 23rd, Carleton Place Mayor presided in council chambers for the first time in almost 2 years. The reason was to honour 3 members of the Ocean Wave […]
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The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce, is launching a […]
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A suitably large crowd of over 1500 people gathered at Carleton Place’s Cenotaph under sunny skies on November 11th to pay their respects and to honour veterans and members of Canada’s […]
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The first-ever poppy dates back 100 years ago to 1921, marking 2021 the 100th anniversary of the poppy, with the annual poppy campaign running until November 11th on Remembrance Day. […]
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The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce, is inviting local […]
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Beginning October 25th, 2021, Ontario will be removing capacity limits where proof of vaccination is required. This will include settings like restaurants, bars, sports facilities, casinos, and indoor meeting and event spaces, […]
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The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of […]
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Town council learned on Tuesday what many home owners have found; there are always surprises when renovating or repairing an older home. The town embarked on a $230K project earlier […]
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Patten Homes failed in its second attempt to get approval for a new block of townhomes on Taber Street at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting for Carleton Place council. […]
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To continue with its ongoing efforts to bring equitable opportunities to each student, the Upper Canada District School Board has made menstrual products free and accessible in every school across the district and […]
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It may be Fall but the Lanark County Food Bank Stocking Drive is already on. Because clients only access the Food Bank once a month, stockings start being handed out […]
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Lanark County Warden Christa Lowry (Mississippi Mills Mayor) is encouraging everyone to “fall in love” with Lanark County Trails as the annual showcase of fall colours begins. “We have a […]
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Beginning October 7th, visitors to Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) will need to be fully vaccinated. AGH and CPDMH are aligning with other […]
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 ‘Supporting our frontline workers by giving them the tools they need’ Local healthcare officials, doctors, nurses, patients and volunteers will take to the airwaves of Lake […]
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On September 30, flags will be at half-mast throughout the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and staff and students will be dressed in orange, to recognize and share in learning for […]
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At the committee of the whole meeting of Carleton Place town council on Tuesday Sept 21, councilors received a progress report from the hospital emergency department fundraising co-chairs and staff. […]
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On Wednesday Sept 8th Lanark County council unanimously passed a resolution to Recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept 30th. The motion refers to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report […]
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At Tuesday, Sept 7th, meeting of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, the topic of ATVs on town streets was on the table. Staff reported that users of the […]
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Every few years, Canadians are privileged to be able to make their mark in politics. I’m not talking about making your mark as a politician, although there are plenty of […]
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In advance of the federal election on September 20, the Elections Canada office for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston is open at Settlers Ridge Centre in Smiths Falls for early voting. Jackie Staples, recruitment […]
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From improving air quality to installing hundreds of water bottle re-filling stations, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) continues with its commitment to ensuring schools remain a safe and healthy place for staff and students this school year. […]
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The Carleton Place Youth Centre, Open Doors for Lanark Children & Youth, the Town of Carleton Place and Planet Youth Lanark County (PYLC), a group of experienced mental health and […]
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The Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Green Party of Canada Electoral District Association is excited and pleased to officially announce that Calvin Neufeld of Perth is our candidate for the 2021 federal election. For […]
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At Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, August 10th, the town’s director of development services, Niki Dwyer, brought forward an application from Cavanaugh Development to create […]
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It’s hot out there! The Health Unit would like to remind everyone to take care during times of high temperatures and high humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued […]
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This Saturday, up to 40 friends and teammates of local resident and Carleton Place Canadian Hockey Club U18 member, 16-year-old James Patchell will shave their heads and raise funds in […]
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Marc Giles of Carleton Place is the grand-prize winner of the Win2021 Hospital Lottery. Giles’ winning ticket number 105254 was announced July 8th at 7 p.m. by Keith & April […]
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It started with a recent post on a social media account for Carleton Place’s BIA; a picture of Carleton Place councilor Andrew Tennant repairing the stone work high up on […]
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On Wednesday, June 16, representatives from the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark Health Unit came to Bridge Street in Carleton Place and fined local barber, Kyle Blundell because he was providing […]
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It’s hot out there! The Health Unit would like to remind everyone to take care during times of high heat and humidity. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a […]
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Late in 1942 after a series of Allied victories, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had this to say: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning […]
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Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery – Paramedics across Ontario go above and beyond every day to serve their community. Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) is proud to honour four of its […]
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of a one day heat event on Friday May 21, 2021 for Lanark County. High heat can be hazardous to your […]
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Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is one step closer to finalizing the Mississippi River Watershed Plan, which is now available online. Two public information sessions are planned for June: Wednesday, June 2 […]
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The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is advising the public to avoid social gatherings during the upcoming long weekend. Information provided to the Hometown News by the heath […]
Read moreThe Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit area is experiencing the lowest active case numbers since the beginning of March. We are asking residents to continue to follow the […]
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County council has approved an updated policy and by-law to regulate advertising signs and devices in the county right-of-way and on private property adjacent to county roads. The new by-law […]
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At Wednesday’s (May 12) Lanark County council meeting, the Connect Lanark program received final approval. This financial assistance is designed to help low-income families to achieve broadband internet installation. The […]
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Reports that colleagues threw a party for a teacher convicted of sexually assaulting and exploiting students at St. John’s Catholic High School led to a protest at the school Tuesday, […]
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A rumour that colleagues threw a party for a teacher convicted of sexually assaulting and exploiting students at St. John’s Catholic High School has triggered plans for a protest at […]
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With the hopeful end of lockdown coming soon, I reached out to some of the surrounding towns to find out what kind of Covid-19 friendly events are being planned this […]
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Ticks are notoriously bad at social distancing, and as you hit the trails this season it’s important you take precautions to keep them at bay. Black-legged ticks are on the […]
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At the Tuesday, April 27 virtual meeting of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, shipping containers (known as sea-cans at the town-hall) were once again on the table. Director […]
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At the meeting on Tuesday, Niki Dwyer, Director of Development Services, presented her report on the town’s efforts to create affordable housing. She listed the new 20 unit rent-geared-to-income apartment […]
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On Tuesday, Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole once again amended their waste management bylaw to permit an extra bag of garbage per household while the current public health […]
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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion at a residence in Carleton Place last night. On March 27, 2021, at approximately 10:00 […]
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A series of boarded-up former social housing buildings in Carleton Place is now up for sale. The units on Edwards Drive near the intersection of Townline Road East and Joseph […]
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A fifth individual at Beckwith Public School has tested positive for COVID-19. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has determined the individual was not at the school while infectious and therefore the case […]
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A 49-year-old woman walking her dog was seriously injured in Carleton Place on February 22, 2021 when struck by a snowmobile on Lanark County’s Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT). The […]
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Parents/guardians, staff and students at Beckwith Public School in Carleton Place received notification today that a second individual at the school has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health […]
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Parents/guardians, staff and students at Carleton Place High School received notification today that the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at the secondary school. An outbreak is declared when 2 or more […]
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An additional individual at Carleton Place High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Anyone who may have had a high-risk exposure at the school was contacted this evening by phone or email. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is […]
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Heath Unit is pleased to be working with many community partners as it rolls out the LGL COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. With vaccine supply stabilizing […]
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Our current pandemic has inadvertently created a bump in local real estate demands, as those in the market for relocation have expanded their choices to include and sometimes focus on […]
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Workplace outbreaks do happen even here in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. We have seen workplace outbreaks across multiple sectors including the food industry, manufacturing, the trades, automotive etc. A COVID-19 […]
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Lanark County Interval House and Community Support is offering the chance to win $100,000 with their C.R.A.V.E electronic raffle! Due to COVID-19, LCIHCS had to cancel all in-person fundraising events […]
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CPDMH Foundation and Royal Canadian Legion, Capt. A. Roy Brown Branch 192 Take Partnership Online As the province braces for yet more restrictions due to the pandemic, the Carleton Place […]
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The Upper Canada District School Board is so excited to welcome your child to Kindergarten this September. And registration is now open! Not only will your child learn literacy and math […]
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On Monday Jan 11, the Canadian flag atop Carleton Place’s town hall flew at half-mast in solemn acknowledgement of the sudden and unexpected passing of Councilor Theresa Fritz on Sunday […]
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Registered Nurse Nicki Watkins joined the Emergency Department team at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) team in April – right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. She says she jumped […]
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A provincewide shutdown will go into effect as of Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 am. The restrictions are in effect for all of Ontario from Saturday, December 26, 2020 […]
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The Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place learned today (Dec 16) that it will receive an additional $371,000 from the Province of Ontario under Phase 2 of the Safe […]
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Every day, paramedics with the Lanark County Paramedic Services (LCPS) care for our community. Recently, they did so in a different way. On December 12th and 13th throughout Lanark County, more than […]
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On Friday, Dec 11, municipal councilors, county and town staff, childcare managers, families, construction firm management, and the Lanark County Warden, Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry gathered at the Francis […]
Read moreThe Almonte COVID-19 Assessment Centre is hosting two satellite COVID-19 Testing Clinics at the Carleton Place Arena. The Clinics will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, December […]
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A visibly angry Erin Lee, (Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House) joined the committee of the whole meeting as a delegate via Zoom to express her frustration in dealing […]
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At Tuesday, Dec 8th, Carleton Place council committee of the whole meeting, town treasurer Trisa McConkey provided an update on the 2021 budget figures and proposed a 1.97% municipal property […]
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Parents/guardians, staff and students at Carleton Place High School received notificationthat an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is working closely with […]
Read moreInspection Blitz Helps to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 and Keep Workers and Public Safe The Ontario government launched a series of education and enforcement campaigns to ensure businesses across the […]
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The Perth Service Site of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will be moving the week of November 30th to a new location at the Perth Medical Clinic at […]
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On Wednesday, November 18th, Carleton Place Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond posted a statement on his Facebook page (and confirmed it to Hometown News) that indicated he was changing his position […]
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Each year, Downtown Carleton Place, with the help of our friends at Christmas Décor & Lighting, install annual holiday and ambient lighting to create a festive and inviting atmosphere in […]
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The Health Unit is working with Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Enhanced infection control measures under the Long-Term […]
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For those of you not familiar with our upper tier municipal government, here’s a quick introduction. Lanark County council is made up of representatives of the communities within the county and […]
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Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the person responsible for a theft at the Esso gas station on Highway 7 in […]
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At the regular and virtual meeting of Carleton Place Town Council on Tuesday, Oct 13, approval was given to extend the patio season to the end of October. This refers to […]
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The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) supports Lanark County’s commitment to plant one million trees through its landowner tree planting program. The RVCA’s program has helped landowners in watershed municipalities […]
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Cyclist Dies After Being Struck By Transport One person has died following a collision involving a bicycle and transport truck, west of Carleton Place. On October 4, 2020, shortly before […]
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Death Determined To Be Murder The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now confirmed the death of a Beckwith Township resident is a murder. On September 24, 2020, shortly before 10:30 […]
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The current COVID-19 pandemic has directly affected the execution of this year’s annual November 11th Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony in Carleton Place and other communities across Canada. However, the […]
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Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the person or persons responsible for the theft of a motor vehicle from an address […]
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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a sudden death in Beckwith Township near Carleton Place. On […]
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From September 14 to September 20, the full $1 from every Smile Cookie sold in Carleton Place will support Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation Last year, Tim Hortons® […]
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Carleton Place Council Crosses the Trail At the Sept 8th session of the Carleton Place council committee of the whole, public works director, Guy Bourgon brought forward a detailed report on […]
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Drivers reminded to exercise caution The Grenville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reminds motorists that school buses are returning to area roads very soon. Motorists are reminded to exercise […]
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has assessed the situation in which there was a case of possible exposure to the COVID-19 virus for a small group of […]
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On Friday Aug. 28th, the town hall in Carleton Place issued a press release indicating possible exposure to the Covid-19 virus for a small number of children and staff at […]
Read moreAt the August 25th session of the committee of the whole for Carleton Place council, Recreation and Culture Manager Joanne Henderson presented a recommendation to raise ice rental rates and pool […]
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At the Aug 25th Carleton Place council committee of the whole meeting, councilor Linda Seccaspina brought forward a motion to implement signs or crosswalk markings at 2 intersections in town where […]
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, along with its community partners, are successful recipients of a 3 year Health Canada Substance Use and Addictions Program grant. This grant […]
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The CDSBEO School Re-entry plan contains details to help parents with their decision on whether to choose remote distance learning or in-person instruction at school. It describes what we know […]
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Carleton Place Committee of the Whole approves sign bylaw changes At Tuesday’s virtual session of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole, Chief Building Official Lennox Smith presented a proposal […]
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Environment Canada had issued a heat warning for today and tomorrow due to high heat and humidity. The Health Unit would like to remind everyone to be cautious as the […]
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On August 6th, local tech collaborator Rob More and his team delivered a very special 2020 event as part of the annual Beckwith Tech Camp with area students attending virtually. This […]
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Carol Anne Esnard and Dave Perley both believe in giving back to their local communities. As the new Board Chairs of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) and […]
Read moreSenior staff and Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met virtually on Wednesday, July 22 to discuss the UCDSB Draft School Reopening Plan that will be submitted to the Ministry of […]
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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is seeking potential video from the public in relation to last week’s […]
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It’s no secret that the forests and wetlands within the Mississippi and Lower Madawaska watersheds provide us with countless environmental and health advantages. Being in these wild areas can give […]
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The Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place is pleased to announce that Guy Bourgon has been hired as the Town’s new Director of Public Works. Mr. Bourgon will begin […]
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On Tuesday, June 30th, Carleton Place council held a special virtual session instead of starting their summer break. On the agenda were several capital works projects that saw costs ballooning […]
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The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) surveyed Grade 7-12 students to get feedback on their experiences with distance learning and how the current model could be improved in the […]
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Carleton Place Library on the move At the June 23 session of Carleton Place Council, councilors heard from the town’s manager of recreation and culture, Joanne Henderson about plans to […]
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At a special session of Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole held on June 16, Downtown BIA coordinator Kate Murray made a presentation to the virtual session requesting some […]
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As part of provincial legislation, all municipalities in Ontario in 2018 must have an integrity commissioner, either by direct employment or via a contracted service. Carleton Place uses the latter method […]
Read moreEffective Tuesday May 26, 2020, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) located behind the Almonte General Hospital will expand efforts to reach more people requiring COVID-19 testing. A referral from Public […]
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On May 14, The Ontario Government announced some re-opening strategies for businesses and a plan to start Stage 1 on Tuesday May 18. The list of businesses opening this weekend can be […]
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark strongly supports local Farmers’ Markets. They encourage people to buy healthy local food, and are a way for farmers to sell their produce. They have […]
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At a special virtual meeting of Carleton Place Council, held on Tuesday May 5, recently retired director of public works Dave Young presented options for a new recycling collection contract. The […]
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I believe as we go through this pandemic, self-care is very important. One thing I do is go for a walk. Even before the pandemic, walking every day has been […]
Read moreThe Emergency Departments at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) are open 24/7 and ready to care for patients with serious health concerns. We appreciate […]
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Ontarians can show their appreciation for doctors on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and all doctors who work to keep their patients healthy, by simply turning on their phone […]
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In an online streaming session (via Zoom and Facebook) Carleton Place council held its regular session along with a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday April 21. Viewers might have […]
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To further support everyone’s safety and well-being, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital is making changes to how patients access the Emergency Department. A small temporary structure has been placed […]
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On Easter Monday, April 13th, Carleton Place town councillor Theresa Fritz posted a video of her interview, done earlier that day, with local family physician Dr. Steven Walker who is […]
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The Town of Carleton Place continues to monitor new information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT UPDATES Emergency Council Meeting An emergency Council meeting was held yesterday evening at 7:00 […]
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Our Community Keeps on Giving! The donations just keep coming – and we are very grateful. Over the past few weeks, our local communities have stepped up with donations of […]
Read moreThank you for nourishing our souls Our local communities care. And we are grateful to everyone who has offered support to the front-line workers at Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor, Lanark […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, Carebridge is reaching out to support those in need in our local communities. Carebridge is collaborating with local Your Independent Grocers stores in […]
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The Health Unit is working with Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Infection control measures have been […]
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Today, Dr. Paula Stewart, Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, confirmed that an individual living in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area has […]
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To the Carleton Place Community On behalf of Council I would like to take this opportunity, first and foremost, to offer a sincere thank you to everyone for the cooperation […]
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The Town of Carleton Place continues to monitor new information regarding the COVID- 19 pandemic. Businesses As per current provincial rules, all bars and restaurants have closed except those facilities […]
Read moreTo help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made some changes at Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital. We want to ensure […]
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As COVID-19 pandemic is evolving quickly and updates are emerging daily, we want to assure our residents that the Town’s Emergency Operations Centre is operating and monitoring new information as […]
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In its continuing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) continues to follow the lead of our local public health units, as well as provincial […]
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Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the person responsible for the theft of licence plates from a parked car. On the […]
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With the spring thaw top of mind for residents who were affected by significant flooding along the Ottawa River in 2019, the Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley and South Nation Conservation […]
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At Tuesday, March 10’s Carleton Place Committee of the Whole committee meeting, councilors heard from Chief Building Official Lennox Smith and Development Services Manager Joanna Bowes regarding the final details […]
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On Tuesday March 3rd, Carleton Place council convened a special session of their committee of the whole to deal with several issues. One reason for the gathering was to hold a […]
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While completing his specialized training in rheumatology, Dr. Kyle Walker spent time in Carleton Place, learning alongside Dr. Brian Boate. Now, Dr. Walker is back, offering rheumatology clinics three days […]
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On Tuesday, February 25th, 2020, Dave Young, Director of Public Works for the Town of Carleton Place, was recognized for his 35 years of service in the municipal sector with […]
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Carleton Place council’s committee of the whole received a presentation from Joanna Bowes, Manager of Development Services on an application to build a 3-storey apartment building at 31 Townline Road […]
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At the Carleton Place council committee of the whole meeting held on Feb 18, local cycling enthusiast and community volunteer Treff Peters gave a presentation on Cycling Without Age, a […]
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On February 20th, The Table Community Food Centre is hosting a Housing Forum in response to the current housing crisis and everyone is invited. With continually rising costs, and almost […]
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MyView Youth Film Festival is back for its 7th year! Kemptville’s own McGahey Insurance and Grenville Mutual Insurance have again teamed up to provide the $1000 Grand Prize for 2020. This creative […]
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LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant distractions for the township. While […]
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