LAURIE WEIR Perth’s radio personality, Grant Deme, has found a living donor and will be undergoing a organ transplant on Monday in Toronto – if the testing done over the […]
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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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SUBMITTED The Township of Lanark Highlands is taking several steps to address issues related to municipal audits, a 2024 budget insurance error and upcoming financial challenges for 2025. The township’s […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough briefed Smiths Falls council on Monday, Nov. 25, about three key initiatives, including grant funding, bylaw enforcement challenges and firefighter health measures. Provincial grant […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has received over $100,000 in community grant requests for 2025—three times the amount allocated in 2024. Among the applicants, the Delta Mill Society (DMS) presented […]
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SUBMITTED Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) welcomed Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Canada, Dr. Leigh Chapman, on Tuesday, November 19. The visit included a tour of KDH, conversations with nurses and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign continues to climb, with Smiths Falls showing its generosity on Saturday, Nov. 23. Jim Wright, one of the campaign […]
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SUBMITTED BY SMITHS FALLS POLICE SERVICE On Saturday November 23rd 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm members of Smiths Falls Police Service were called out the Smiths Falls Library (Russell St […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR Big changes are happening in the local media scene as Smiths Falls radio station CJET-FM has been sold to MBC, the company behind myFM in Perth. The acquisition […]
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Holiday initiative aims to reduce impaired driving and enhance public safety SUBMITTED Officers across the East Region (OPP) will have an increased visibility while participating in the 2024-25 Festive Ride […]
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LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council, during a committee of the whole meeting on Nov. 18, endorsed a $1-million funding application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for […]
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LAURIE WEIR In a quiet corner of Perth, Jon Andrews transforms childhood nostalgia into intricate works of art. By day, he runs JA Carpentry, crafting kitchens, restoring interiors, and breathing […]
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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR Never in his 50 years in municipal government has Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom witnessed such an unprecedented act of insubordination. On Nov. 12, he reproached councillors who […]
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SUBMITTED The Health Unit is raising awareness about the root cause of food insecurity….poverty. Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. For many […]
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SUBMITTED Trustee Jamie Schoular and Trustee Lynda Johnston will continue as Chair and Vice-Chair for the Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 school year. The Chair and Vice-Chair […]
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LAURIE WEIR It was a balmy 12 degrees for the Nov. 11 ceremony in Perth under gunmetal grey skies, as residents honoured those who have gave their lives for freedom […]
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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 Two males from Quebec are facing Criminal Code charges in relation to two thefts of utility trailers from the Youth Community Arena. On October 27th 2024, at approximately 7:00am members […]
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LAURIE WEIR Town council has voted unanimously to cancel the liquor licence at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, following a request from the Parks and Recreation Department’s director in […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS” or “the Service”) Chief Travis Mellema has been recognized with the distinguished Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award at this year’s Ontario Association of Paramedic […]
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SUBMITTED The Municipality of Mississippi Mills saluted members of the business community October 24 as our Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night returned for the first time since 2018. Traditionally held in celebration of […]
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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 What’s the cost of beauty? For the Town of Smiths Falls, the initial work for 2025 will be $100,000. Stephanie Clark, director of community services for the town, […]
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Annual repayment to town will decrease by 50% LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls council has approved a request from Le Boat to extend its Dock Lease Agreement, ensuring […]
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LAURIE WEIR How can Smiths Falls recruit more family physicians? That was the question posed by Coun. Chris McGuire to Carlene MacDonald, Physician Recruiter, Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, during a […]
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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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SUBMITTED On Thursday, Oct. 17 students at Chimo Elementary School were treated to a day of informative presentations and hands-on activities, helping spark their interest in careers in the skilled trades and […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is gearing up for a major transformation of its parks and recreation spaces, as council considers a phased, multi-million-dollar plan to modernize playgrounds, expand facilities, 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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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will look at a more fulsome option for renovations to the municipal offices in Chantry at a cost of $137,120 for the report, […]
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LAURIE WEIR After a year-long investigation, the Integrity Commissioner (IC) report involving Coun. Linda Carr of the Township of Rideau Lakes has finally been made public. The report, tabled at […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Delta maple syrup factory is for sale. The Township of Rideau Lakes is hoping someone will purchase the former syrup factory and canoe making shop that’s been […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) is seeking an annual contribution of $50,000 from the town for the next five years to support its operations and maintenance. […]
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SUBMITTED Dave Brown humbly accepts the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award. Dave has been an influential figure in Leeds Grenville, contributing to economic development and heritage preservation for […]
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SUBMITTED The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre (PEP) is excited to announce that Alexandra Prefasi has been appointed as the Centre’s new Executive Director, beginning this month. PEP is a day program […]
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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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SALLY SMITH It was a cool morning at Old Slys Lock on Thursday. The water rippled, not a blow but lots of movement, the Voyageur canoe was settled at the […]
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SUBMITTED On Wednesday, local representatives met at the Central Perth Playground – known to locals as the Mill Street Playground – to celebrate a $140,000 Capital grant they received from […]
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SUBMITTED On September 19th, 2024, the Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS”) hosted its annual Long Service Medal Awards ceremony, celebrating the dedication and contributions of paramedics who have provided exceptional […]
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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 The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is delighted to welcome Lauren Tignanelli as its first hospital-based midwife. This addition aims to enhance maternal and infant health […]
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SUBMITTED The Municipality of Mississippi Mills can once again say we have the best municipal equipment operator in the province! Roads and Public Works employee Ben Kipp reclaimed the John […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is evaluating a proposed Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw that would introduce licensing fees and operational guidelines for campgrounds, with a focus on protecting […]
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LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council will move forward with plans to replace Confederation Drive river crossing with a new timber pedestrian bridge. During the recent committee of the whole meeting […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township is grappling with a series of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations that have led to financial penalties for two councillors, intensifying divisions within the council. At […]
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LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls town council has voted to support the removal of the heritage easement on the Gallipeau Centre, igniting a debate over the site’s historical significance and its […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR The Ontario Ombudsman has advised the Township of Rideau Lakes to release an Integrity Commissioner (IC) report concerning Coun. Linda Carr, following complaints that the report has been […]
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SUBMITTED On Thursday, local MPP John Jordan met with the team at Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) to hear more about the $123,800 Resilient Communities Grant they received from the provincial […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is delighted to share yesterday’s announcement from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), naming Rideau Lakes as a winner of the 2024 EDAC Marketing […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will be ending its contract with Integrity Commissioner Bill Hunter. Council voted unanimously on Sept. 23 to issue a 90-day written notice on […]
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LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Kidney Foundation walk has raised more than $2 million across Canada, with over $1 million coming from Ontario alone. Residents of Perth and the surrounding area […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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LAURIE WEIR Why are so many councillors under investigation in Rideau Lakes? She’s only been a councillor for 16 months and already she’s the subject of a second Integrity Commissioner’s […]
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LAURIE WEIR Grant Deme, a young journalist with myFM (Lake 88.1) in Perth, is urgently seeking a living liver donor as he battles a rare and life-threatening disease. At 28 […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to adopt a new bylaw to streamline and support film production activities within the community, but consultation with a neighbouring Lanark […]
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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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Flashing crosswalk request for Old Slys Road and near Heritage House, curling and squash club LAURIE WEIR The light was shone on busy roadway in Smiths Falls, but there is […]
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LAURIE WEIR Michael Cohen, president and chief executive officer of Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, presented the hospital’s achievements to Smiths Falls town council on Sept. 23. “If you […]
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LAURIE WEIR Having a perennial book signing in the fall is something local historian and genealogist Arlene Stafford-Wilson has come to enjoy, and Saturday, Sept. 21, was no exception. As […]
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Nostalgic reflections of rural Ontario’s one-room schoolhouses by local historian LAURIE WEIR For many Baby Boomers who grew up in rural Ontario, the memory of one-room schoolhouses evokes a unique […]
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LAURIE WEIR Under the clear blue skies and the heat of the late summer sun on Saturday, Sept. 21 the Perth Pathway of Heroes motorcycle parade rumbled through town. More […]
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LAURIE WEIR Tails were wagging in approval Sunday during a fundraiser for the Perth off-leash dog park at Darou Farm just south of town. Dubbed the Darou Trails for Tails […]
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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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SUBMITTED The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre (MMYC) invites all members of the community to participate in a Truth and Reconciliation Candlelight Vigil on Monday, September 30 in Almonte’s Riverfront Park (320 […]
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Can this chocolate company fill the void left by Hershey’s departure? LAURIE WEIR Can an up-and-coming entrepreneur with a passion for chocolate fill the void left by the Hershey factory […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township will host an open house at the Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex (Lombardy) on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to introduce design […]
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SUBMITTED Town of Perth Fire Chief Trevor Choffe and Assistant Fire Chief Andy Moore take their dad jokes to a new level with the launch of their ‘Hey, Andy!’ campaign, […]
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LAURIE WEIR Perth’s council has moved forward with a request from the Darou Farm Working Group to expand its membership from five to seven members. This decision was made during […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to introduce a new Building Bylaw that promises to bring much-needed clarity and efficiency to the building permit process for ratepayers […]
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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 Municipalities along the Rideau Canal will meet this week to discuss efforts by the federal government to come to a resolution regarding the rebuilding of the LaSalle causeway […]
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Average wait time for housing is 3 to 8 years with 419 individuals on the waitlist LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is collaborating with Lanark County to address affordable housing and […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR The way in which community grants are doled out has been a hot topic for Smiths Falls Falls councillors. During a regular meeting of the committee of the […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark County: September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month and September 18th is BBBS Day. In Lanark County, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency will be ‘turning it teal’ to […]
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LAURIE WEIR It was the first time that the Community Home Support Lanark County offered a butterfly release event. Friends and families who have lost loved ones, or remember those […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR It was a year ago that Quinton Burns was selected in the third round by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL draft. He had just graduated from […]
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LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately, it appears that these principles […]
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LAURIE WEIR Following a closed-door meeting (in-camera) on Aug. 12 regarding a report by the Integrity Commissioner, Rideau Lakes councillors have decided to kick this one under the rug. Because […]
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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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Grants to others unchanged after vote by Perth councillors defeats motion LAURIE WEIR In a concerted effort to address food insecurity and foster a healthier, more connected community, The Table […]
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LAURIE WEIR Perth’s town council received a report that the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that aims to improve walking and cycling infrastructure throughout the town comes with a multi-million-dollar price […]
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LAURIE WEIR Ross “Cowboy” Curran, a respected name in harness racing, has been posthumously inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during the 2024 […]
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SUBMITTED Mississippi Mills Council continues to enhance the safety and sustainability of the community through several new climate action initiatives. Launching this week, the Municipality is issuing a call for nominations […]
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LAURIE WEIR Building more affordable homes just got a boost of encouragement from Lanark County. The county has approved a plan for an affordable rental housing incentive program, which will […]
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SUBMITTED September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month and September 18th is BBBS Day. In Lanark County, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency will be ‘turning it teal’ to bring […]
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Tribute piece pays homage to equestrian’s legacy LAURIE WEIR A new Smiths Falls art installment in an alley off Beckwith Street will take pedestrians underwater on route to the parking […]
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SUBMITTED The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is proud to announce a new and innovative program that will support our in-patients and enhance their mobility. In August […]
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LAURIE WEIR The canoe lending library was a good idea on paper, but it doesn’t hold water with Parks Canada in Rideau Lakes Township. In April, council wanted to move […]
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LAURIE WEIR Three tiny homes are proposed by Lanark County for 20 Robinson St. in Perth. A public meeting was held on Aug. 6 at the town hall in Perth […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes has agreed to purchase the final piece of property in a contamination zone near the Portland Landfill site for nearly $870,000. This is […]
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Town commits up to $65,000 to Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow for 2025 LAURIE WEIR After the cancellation of this year’s Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow in Smiths […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR What started as a few friends selling garlic out of the backs of their trucks has turned into a quarter-century of festival fun. For two days in August, […]
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SALLY SMITH When I called, he didn’t come. Unusual for him as he’s food activated and it was ‘that’ time. I called again. Still no dog…so I went to the […]
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SALLY SMITH I used Maggie’s Maid yesterday. I remember mother trundling along the trails in the middle of Fairclough Island dragging the ‘maid’ behind her. She filled it with sticks […]
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LAURIE WEIR A ground-breaking family health team is set to increase access to health care for the residents of Perth and surrounding areas. The Perth Family Health Team (PFHT) aims […]
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LAURIE WEIR Evan Martin said she’d only bought the tickets for the annual YAK Youth Services duck race on Saturday but she had a feeling. Evan said she knew she […]
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LAURIE WEIR July 21 will be a bittersweet day at the Manie Daniels Centre (MDC) in Maberly. It was six years ago on this date that Daniels died after being […]
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LAURIE WEIR Who doesn’t love music in the park? The Stewart Park Festival kicks off its 33rd year of vibrant Canadian and international music and community this month with an […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls has its first female police chief. Jodi Empey, who has been acting as the Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) chief since Jan. 1, […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to celebrate the generous donation of a new ramp and floating dock for paddlers to access Big Rideau Lake. A Grand Opening and […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes will be gathering for a photo to commemorate the groundbreaking of the new Portland Community Hall and Library building on Friday, July 19th at 12:30 p.m. […]
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SUBMITTED The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has granted the request that came from CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited’s legal team, which is to adjourn the merit hearing originally scheduled to begin […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes hosted the Additional Residential Unit/Tiny Home Summit at the North Crosby Community Hall on Tuesday, June 25th to an audience of over 40 people to […]
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Official launch of Cycle MORE is Saturday at Hummingbird Chocolate in Almonte LAURIE WEIR Cycling is a fast-growing activity for the entire family and it injects millions into local communities […]
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LAURIE WEIR When it comes to keeping the community safe, that’s the primary role of the Smiths Falls Police Service. Acting police Chief Jodi Empey shared with Hometown News that […]
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Rideau Heartland Centre houses several businesses causing signage cacophony LAURIE WEIR A revised façade improvement application from the owners of a Beckwith Street building has been sent back to staff […]
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SUBMITTED The second Case Management Conference (CMC) about the appeal submitted by Perthmore Enterprises Inc. (Case Number OLT-24-000210) was held on Wednesday, June 19. Representatives for the Town of Perth, Lanark […]
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LAURIE WEIR Students from Duncan J. Schoular School had the opportunity to impress Smiths Falls town council on Monday, June 24 during a regular committee of the whole meeting. Teacher […]
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SUBMITTED The Queen Elizabeth Public School (QES) has been awarded $15,000 through Indigo’s Literacy Fund Grant, which aims to enhance reading resources and advance literacy at the school. The school has called the […]
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SUBMITTED Perth Tourism welcomes you to join us in celebrating Canada’s 157th birthday on July 1, 2024, at Canada Day at Conlon Farm. This year’s Canada Day festivities promise an […]
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LAURIE WEIR Last week’s storm, heavy winds and rain event caused 187 calls to the Smiths Falls Fire Department on June 14 and another 227 the following day? Chief Rick […]
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SUBMITTED Grade 6 classes at Kemptville Public School (KPS) have partnered with the Giving Garden to bring Real-World Learning and Indigenous Education opportunities to the students and the wider community. The Giving Garden is located […]
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LAURIE WEIR The building of the new Smiths Falls water tower will “hopefully start this week,” Paul McMunn, the town’s director of public works and utilities, shared with council’s committee […]
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LAURIE WEIR A budget of $80,000 for a feasibility study on the Smiths Falls Youth Arena enticed two bids. Stephanie Clark, the town’s director of community services, shared with Smiths […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth is experiencing an increase in development, and because of that, there is also an increased risk of fire. “There is the possibility of rapid […]
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LAURIE WEIR There is an opportunity to apply for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant up to $100,000 and Cathy McNally is jumping on the band wagon. The Perth director of […]
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LAURIE WEIR For those who struggle to pay property taxes in Perth with the fear of losing one’s home, a better option may be to pay on a monthly basis. […]
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LAURIE WEIR Councillors in Perth are looking to chop some funding from community grants. Before establishing their grants to others budget for 2025, council will have a look at some […]
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LAURIE WEIR RNJ Youth Services has been around for more than 30 years, but many don’t know about the organization that helps young people and their families across the counties […]
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LAURIE WEIR Chris Saumure has been named the Citizen of the Year during an evening of fellowship at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club Monday, June 3. Hosted by […]
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SUBMITTED Perth Museum is excited to announce the launch of its highly anticipated public portal, which provides a glimpse into to its collections database. This new initiative allows the public […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is excited to announce that Daniel Dishaw of The Ontario Historical Society will be welcomed to Rideau Lakes on Friday, June 7 from 10:00 a.m. to […]
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SUBMITTED On May 27, 12 schools from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for a showcase event, highlighting their participation in the ‘We […]
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SUBMITTED There are big improvements coming to the theatre at Perth and District Collegiate Institute. The Upper Canada District School Board recently announced that they have allocated more than $100,000 […]
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LAURIE WEIR What will happen with the Rideau Lakes municipal offices in Chantry? Will the building be retrofitted to house some 25 staff members, partially demolished so a new space […]
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LAURIE WEIR A new fireworks bylaw will be tweaked in Rideau Lakes Township to try and curb excessive use of them. Gene Richardson, the township’s fire chief, brought his report […]
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SUBMITTED Could growing more food within the town of Smiths Falls help alleviate some of the food inflation and food insecurity experienced by a third of people in Smiths Falls? […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Pickleball League is hopeful it can work with the town to enhance the game for their members – and any new participants who would like […]
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After a 3-3 vote, motion is defeated; mayor abstains LAURIE WEIR Landowners along the Perthmore corridor in Perth will not have the opportunity to purchase a small slice of the […]
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Luxury cruise line expands to Trent-Servern Waterway this summer LAURIE WEIR A contaminant spill near the Le Boat docks in Smiths Falls caused some fast action on Saturday as the […]
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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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Grant will go towards Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex upgrades LAURIE WEIR Lighting and picnic tables are on the agenda for a park in Rideau Lakes Township. There is an […]
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Capt. Elisa Holland’s little whippet, Daisy, is Select Bitch in the show LAURIE WEIR There’s a Perth connection to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, that took […]
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OPP and UCDSB partner to bring safe and inclusive schools and communities book packs to schools SUBMITTED The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has teamed up with the Lanark County Ontario Provincial […]
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Group seeking help with storage, safety issues LAURIE WEIR It’s a good problem to have but when there is no space, and there are safety issues, the Seniors Activity Centre […]
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SUBMITTED On Saturday [May 11], local MPP John Jordan joined the staff and volunteers of the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) to celebrate their receipt of $46,900 Resilient Communities […]
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Would another location for a new building make more sense? LAURIE WEIR The state Township of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices in Chantry was under the microscope by the senior management […]
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Lanark County awards the bridge tender to Looby Builders LAURIE WEIR A $420,000 budget shortfall for the replacement of Blakeney Bridge in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills was attributed to […]
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SUBMITTED A Real-World Learning project that began in 2023, morphed into a larger event for 2024, with two Perth-area schools gathering for the 2nd annual Walk for Water to raise awareness for clean […]
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Gaps in childcare and housing should be addressed first: Study LAURIE WEIR Selling Perth to newcomers has been tasked to a marketing and readiness team, KBL Consulting and Tante Consulting. […]
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Geared-to-income options for Lanark County residents on wait-list LAURIE WEIR There are now nearly three dozen new homes in Smiths Falls as the Chamber Street apartment building officially opened on […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR It started with a dream over 10 years ago and now they’re celebrating a decade of enriching the lives of people in Perth and surrounding communities. The Perth […]
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LAURIE WEIR You can check out tons of books across Rideau Lakes Township, but how about a canoe? This pilot project will get paddlers onto Newboro Lake, and was approved […]
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LAURIE WEIR It’s a catchy tagline to attack newcomers to Lanark County as the county aims to bolster the health care and trades sectors. “Land in Lanark” is the new […]
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SUBMITTED The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County. When talking about community safety and well-being, those on the front lines of human services often strive to […]
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Original agreement increases to $416,000 as does number of rooms for use LAURIE WEIR A rent increase was cause for concern around the horseshoe at Lanark County council, but in […]
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SUBMITTED It’s the annual rite of spring. Maple syrup season is upon us once again as we prepare to celebrate our region’s most famous agricultural commodity – sweet, savoury maple […]
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SUBMITTED The Table Community Food Centre is excited to announce its first major fundraising event in support of the Falls Food Hub. May the Fork Be With You will put the […]
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Property sells for $1 with stipulation that it’s for affordable housing LAURIE WEIR Affordable housing in Perth has been earmarked for the property at 63 Halton Street, (PerthWorks), prompting only […]
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SUBMITTED The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering a Toy Lending Library! Created with the support of Lanark County Best Start, the collection is made up of […]
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LAURIE WEIR For the past 25 years, there has been an annual fish fry in Toledo. It started as a bullhead supper and now it’s a way to help entice […]
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Planting continues this fall! SUBMITTED – Dave Thornley, Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) Thank you everyone… What started with rain, mud and uncertainty turned into a great and successful day with the […]
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Lanark County council opted to keep 99 Christie Lake Road for their own potential development LAURIE WEIR Linden Housing Development Co-operative will search other avenues after Lanark County opted to […]
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SUBMITTED The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County. There’s a man, let’s call him Joe, who is working full-time at a minimum wage job. His […]
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LAURIE WEIR Lack of snow events this season have given Rideau Lakes Township about $175,000 in cost savings – at least for now. During a regular municipal services committee meeting […]
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CHRIS UHLIG The Easter Eggspress stopped at the Railroad Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) here in Smiths Falls last Saturday to launch the 2024 museum season. Visitors from all over […]
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JANELLE LABELLE During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Anne Miskelly of the Smiths Falls Harmony Club spoke to council about pickleball. “This is the fastest […]
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SUBMITTED Construction season is nearly here! Lanark County Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17 kilometres of roads this year, with rehabilitation scheduled for 27.9 km and paved shoulders slated […]
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LAURIE WEIR It’s tee time! The inaugural Golf for Change charity golf tournament in support of Lanark County Interval House and Community Support will take place May 31 at the […]
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LAURIE WEIR During a regular meeting of Perth town council on March 19, Mayor Judy Brown was thoughtful with her update to council. Each member of council has a chance […]
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SUBMITTED The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County. In order to end homelessness, a number of strategies must be put in place. A proven strategy […]
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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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SALLY SMITH Let’s think about forests — leaves underfoot, tree canopy overhead, birds, bugs and bees. It’s wonderful to get out, to breathe, to listen. In town that’s hard to […]
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Fundraiser for hospital’s MRI campaign LAURIE WEIR The last time world renowned fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy were in Lanark County it was in 2022 when they headlined for […]
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SUBMITTED The following is part of a series about homelessness in Lanark County. In Ontario, and Lanark County, homelessness is defined as “a situation in which an individual or family is […]
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SUBMITTED A Kemptville Public School (KPS) student’s passion for weather has gained him a 2024 Ottawa Award for the second year in a row. Finn Vanderlinden, a Grade 4 student at KPS, […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that 34 local businesses have been nominated for the Business Recognition Awards. This year, the Township is working with three […]
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Open house at town hall March 7 LAURIE WEIR Thom Street in Perth will soon be undergoing reconstruction. Grant Mahon, director of environmental services gave the town’s committee of the […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth is negotiating the purchase of 16 Conlon Farm, from the owners of Heritage Bikes and Rentals Inc. During the regular committee of the whole […]
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JANELLE LABELLE During the Smiths Falls council meeting on Monday night, Mayor Shawn Pankow proclaimed March 8 as International Women’s Day. This is a day to “rally for women’s equality […]
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SUBMITTED The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) has released the list of issues identified by the involved parties tied to the proposed subdivision by CAIVAN at the Perth Golf Course. This […]
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LAURIE WEIR Having transitional housing in Smiths Falls has been cause for “a lot of engagement” since it was announced at Lanark County council on Feb. 14 that they would […]
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Dr. Shane Renwick earns WVA Global Veterinary Award LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes has recognized another prestigious award winner. Dr. Shane Renwick of the Elgin area, won the […]
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LAURIE WEIR After not having access to first responders for the Stewart Park Festival last summer until the last minute, one councillor asked to expense an instructor’s course so they […]
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SUBMITTED The Town of Perth has recently received notice that Perthmore Enterprises Inc. – the developer of the Perthmore subdivision located within the municipality – has submitted an appeal to […]
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STAFF WRITER In recognition of excellence, Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) chief administrative officer Christine Row, and the library itself received prestigious provincial awards at the Ontario Library Association Super […]
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Request for party status withdrawn by Richard Schooley BY LAURIE WEIR A second case management (CMC) conference was held Monday, Feb. 12 to settle a dispute between the Town of […]
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Town’s ‘Request for Proposals’ to be aimed at creating Affordable Housing SUBMITTED (Perth) New motions passed by Perth’s Town Council have made the Community Housing Initiative Perth (CHIP) increasingly optimistic […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE During the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris presented a call to action from the Association of […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn requested council’s direction to apply for funding to […]
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SUBMITTED For two years, The Table Community Food Centre has been working towards opening a satellite facility in Smiths Falls. The Falls Food Hub, as the new location will be […]
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SUBMITTED Mississippi Mills will distribute over $40,000 to community groups and organizations in 2024 through the Municipal Grants program. Council approved the 2024 allotments during their February 6 meeting in the […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark County is providing the public with an in-person update on the Blakeney Bridge replacement design and schedule. The existing single-lane bridge is more than 100 years old and […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR Crystal Palace roof-lift The glass roof is coming off the Crystal Palace, as work to replace it has begun. The cost to replace the glass panels with […]
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SUBMITTED The meeting opened with the Annual Mississippi Mills Land Acknowledgement Ceremony, held by Council at the start of each year as a step to help re-establish relationships between Indigenous and […]
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SUBMITTED Last week’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference was highlighted by two successful ministerial delegations for Mississippi Mills Council Members and staff. The first delegation took place with the […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR Affordable housing took a front seat during the Jan. 30 council meeting in Perth. Council supported an emergency motion brought forward by Coun. Gary Waterfield, to issue […]
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SUBMITTED BY TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to report that building activity over the last five years marks continued growth and investment. The end-of-year […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR Perth council pulled the plug on an application to help fund four Level 3 EV charging stations. It was a project that could have seen a grant, […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn presented council with the opportunity to direct staff […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls began with a delegation from the Hospice Hub. Anne Janssen of the Hospice Hub described the value […]
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Town Square opening, volunteer appreciation, and library renovations also made the list BY LAURIE WEIR Smiths Fall had some encouraging progress on several fronts in 2023, and we caught up […]
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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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A roundabout in Crosby, a completed fire station for South Elmsley, and park improvements are on the agenda BY LAURIE WEIR Roundabouts, a fire station, and park improvements throughout the […]
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Downtown Almonte completion one the highlights of last year BY LAURIE WEIR The completion of Downtown Almonte, the celebration of the municipality’s bicentennial, and action on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR What’s on the agenda for the Town of Perth in 2024? We reached out to Mayor Judy Brown and discovered her list of priorities includes development, transportation, […]
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SUBMITTED BY TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that Gene Richardson has been selected as Fire Chief and will begin on February 12, 2024. […]
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SUBMITTED BY SMITHS FALLS POLICE SERVICE Male arrested Intimate Partner Violence- Warrant On Thursday January 11th, 2024, police attended a Lavinia St. address in relation to an Intimate Partner Violence […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR Ontario Provincial Police officers have been hanging out at local coffee shops in Lanark County and Rideau Lakes as part of an effort to build relationships with […]
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$10 fines will increase 150% BY LAURIE WEIR Parking infractions are getting pricier in Perth – but fines will be more on par with outlying municipalities. That was a motion […]
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LED circuit boards to be recalibrated in several of the 753 lights across town BY LAURIE WEIR There is not a lot of life left in Perth’s streetlights. That was […]
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Motion to sell the easement was defeated at committee of the whole BY LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth was ready to sell the easement known as the Perthmore Corridor […]
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BY LAURIE WEIR It wasn’t an expenditure they were looking at this year, but due to deterioration, the water treatment plant in Perth will get a new roof at a […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, council received an update from Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn regarding the design for the proposed […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE Smiths Falls received 30cm of snow this past weekend. During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole, Director of Public Works Paul McMunn shared a report on the […]
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Firefighters Association and top family fundraisers also from municipality BY LAURIE WEIR When it comes to raising money for a worthy cause, the Township of Beckwith is over the top. […]
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BY JANELLE LABELLE During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, the council received a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce. Leslie Richardson represented the Chamber in […]
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2024 Perth Polar Bear Plunge hits $30,000 for this year’s recipient BY LAURIE WEIR The Perth Polar Bear Plunge was a huge success for the Rural FASD Support Network in […]
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It’s moving forward slowly…but it’s moving. The hope is by 2026 Almonte will have a ‘done and finished’ cohousing development in town; Nancy Mucklow wants to be part of it. […]
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Every day, paramedics with the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) care for our community. Recently, they did so in a different way. On December 10th and 11th, throughout Lanark County, […]
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The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Council passed the 2024 Budget on December 14, after deliberations over five meetings, and following public input from nearly 170 residents. There are four components […]
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The Smiths Falls Child Development Centre, located on Thurber Street, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated reopening of its facility on Monday, December 11th, 2023. As the community eagerly anticipated […]
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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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The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that Mark McFalls will be appointed as Interim Fire Chief on January 2, 2024. With over 15 years in Fire Services, McFalls […]
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The Case Management Conference (CMC) about the appeal submitted by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534) was held on Thursday, Dec.14. In addition to the representatives for the Town of Perth, […]
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During Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, council and town staff discussed the 2024 preliminary budget. CAO Malcolm Morris presented the budget for discussion, and department heads […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn recommended that council approve awarding the request for proposal (RFP) for detailed design of […]
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On January 1, starting at 8:30am, cold plunging enthusiasts will once again gather at the Perth Legion to participate in the annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge for its 30th anniversary. […]
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A new grassroots fundraising initiative has been bringing in donations to The Table this holiday season. Toonies for The Table received wide support from local businesses in Perth as well […]
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At its meeting on December 12th, 2023, Tay Valley Township Council gave final approval to the Township’s 2024 budget. The Township is planning for its future capital needs by investing more […]
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Council honoured Mississippi Mills Public Library’s (MMPL) Monica Blackburn during last night’s meeting. Monica, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Children’s Librarian, is retiring after more than 35 years with the […]
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Two companies made a presentation each bidding for an Ontario government contract to build and maintain Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in RLT for a 20 year period. They […]
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During the council meeting on Monday night in Smiths Falls, council discussed the renewal of loans for the Pelletizer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the police building on Air […]
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Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is wrapping up its 11th Annual Hike for Home Hospice, and we are beyond excited. The last line of the press release that announced the […]
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During the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night in Smiths Falls, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn shared an update on the ongoing construction project on […]
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Online auction is a financial lifeline for local chicken sanctuary. On November 20, 2023 Secondhand Stories launched their biggest fundraiser of the year, their winter online auction. Sadly, on occasion, owners can […]
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Sue Wilson, Trustee for Prescott-Russell County, has been acclaimed for a second term to the position of Chair for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Chair Wilson has […]
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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 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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I had the pleasure of spending some time with my 7-year-old great grandson, Luke, in early July. We started out the day with our usual lunch at McDonalds followed by […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Michael Cohen, President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital led a delegation to ask for […]
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The Perth & District Library is launching a Community Survey for the public to share their ideas and opinions about the library and its services. The Library will use the […]
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During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Community Services Stephanie Clark discussed intended repairs to the Station Theatre walkway. Requests for quotations to replace […]
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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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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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Council puts brakes on project support At Aug 15th’s session of Perth council, a letter of support request that was approved by the committee of the whole, was deferred to […]
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During Smiths Falls’ council meeting on Monday evening, Councilor Jay Brennan discussed a recent meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee. “On June 13, Councilor [Stephen] Robinson and I attended a […]
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During Tuesday evening’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Councilor Jay Brennan shared some news from the Heritage House Museum. Heritage House will be participating in Doors Open 2023, an initiative […]
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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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Can you imagine starting a new life in a new country, with hopes of your family joining you, only to find out the Canadian government has disallowed it because of […]
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Stephanie Clark, the new Director of Community Services with the town of Smiths Falls, gave a report to council during the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night. This […]
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During Monday evening’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Acting Mayor Jay Brennan proclaimed Red Dress Day on May 5, 2023. The Red Dress Project was a public art installation created […]
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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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At Tuesday, April 25’s Perth town council meeting, senior staff provided a detailed report on the municipal response to the ice storm earlier this month. Eleven 9-1-1 calls involved emergency […]
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On Monday evening, during the town council meeting in Smiths Falls, Councilor Dawn Quinn encouraged everyone to remember to Pitch in, Smiths Falls! The annual clean-up is underway now until […]
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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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During the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn presented an array of potential bridge designs for the Confederation Drive river […]
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Perth town council held its committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, April 4 in front of a packed gallery. They were there for another discussion on an off-leash dog […]
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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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Carley Stewart, from the national organization The Period Purse, shared some startling statistics with CFUW Perth and District at a presentation on February 27. According to Plan International Canada’s research, […]
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During the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night, CAO Malcolm Morris welcomed Kerry Costello back to the role of Town Clerk. CAO Morris also introduced […]
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The Smiths Falls Rotary Club held its first Ladies’ Night since 2019 on Wednesday (Feb. 15) night at the Legion. This has been an annual event for many years for […]
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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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Perth Council committee votes to close Perthmore path At the committee of the whole meeting for Perth council on Tuesday, March 7, a full gallery attended to witness another debate […]
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During Monday night’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Councilor Stephen Robinson shared some updates from a recent meeting at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Over the winter, several upgrades […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Leslie Richardson from the Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce made a brief presentation to council. In 2022 the Chamber […]
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At the regular Perth council meeting on Tuesday, February 21, Mayor Judy Brown handed out the annual Heritage Perth Architectural Awards. These are given out every year to recognize, promote, […]
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Patti Morton says she remembers the early months of the COVID Testing Clinic in Almonte. “COVID was very new, and we were all working very hard to keep patients, residents, […]
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During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Mayor Shawn Pankow took a moment to acknowledge this week as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine. […]
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During the Smiths Falls town council meeting on Tuesday evening, CAO Malcolm Morris announced that the town’s Building Services have seen a change of leadership. The former Chief Building Official […]
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It looks like nothing is happening at the small brick building on William Street; the eviction notice is still taped to the door, the water’s been turned off, there are […]
Read moreDuring Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough shared several updates from the Smiths Falls Fire Department. The fire department has been successful […]
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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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Perth planning dept warns of some enforcement coming At the committee of the whole meeting for Perth council on Tuesday, February 7th, town development services director Joanna Bowes and chief […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, CAO Malcolm Morris presented the year’s third draft budget to council. The budget was prepared by interim Treasurer Michael […]
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During Monday evening’s town council meeting in Smiths Falls, council members shared reports from their recent activities. Councilor Jennifer Miller recently attended the Downtown Business Association’s board meeting, the inaugural […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn presented a report to Smiths Falls town council on the current status of the […]
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County Council received an update and overview of the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) from Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO of Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place District Memorial […]
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At its meeting Wednesday evening (Jan 25), Lanark County Council adopted the County’s updated Integrated Pest Management Vegetation Management Plan. The original plan was adopted in 2016 to manage vegetation […]
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The Detached Trail Bridge located in Smiths Falls will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian usage, effective immediately. The Detached Trail Bridge is a decommissioned railway bridge structure constructed […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Smiths Falls’ town council received a report from Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn. This report included the finalization of […]
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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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Perth council sets another budget meeting At Perth Council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Jan 10th, councilors were supposed to hold a primary vote on the 2023 municipal […]
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Smiths Falls council welcomed Interim Treasurer Stephen Dickey, who hit the ground running during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. In his new role with the town, Interim Treasurer […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, CAO Malcolm Morris shared good news with council regarding the long-deferred bandstand planned for the new town square. The […]
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The Almonte General Hospital family is mourning the loss of a committed community volunteer. Elizabeth “Betty” Preston passed away on Wednesday, January 4th, leaving a legacy of caring at Almonte […]
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Mark Czubak knew if the Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine (SFWU) committee was going to work, the thinking behind it would have to be thorough, thoughtful and workable. Now, early December […]
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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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Perth dog park gets another discussion At Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec 6th, staff presented some options on a leash-free dog park. The report […]
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Mr. Grinch certainly tried his best to derail the North Pole Express at the Railroad Museum of Ontario on Saturday – he sent rain, a bitter cold and stormy winds, […]
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Kick off the festive season in Smiths Falls with the Celebration of Lights starting Saturday December 3rd at Centennial Park by the water tower. The Celebration of Lights will once […]
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The newly formed council of the town of Smiths Falls will be developing a Strategic Plan to guide their decision making over the next four years. During Monday night’s Committee […]
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Local support worker hailed At Tuesday’s (Nov 22) Perth council meeting, the Perth Medal was awarded to Jackie Hart. The Medal is awarded by the Mayor annually to a person […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development Julia Crowder shared a list of upcoming holiday festivities in Smiths Falls. The popular Merry & […]
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“Is there not a better way to do this – with a little humanity perhaps?” Julie Chagnon just put large new windows in the small brick building on William St […]
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Monday night marked the final council meeting with the current term of council which has served Smiths Falls since 2018. Mayor Shawn Pankow and councilors Wendy Alford, Lorraine Allen, Jay […]
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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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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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She’s small. Not just small…petite. But size doesn’t matter for Brooke Henderson on the golf course. There she packs a punch. Brooke spent Thursday afternoon at Chimo Elementary School in […]
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During Smiths Falls’ Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday evening, Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris updated the committee on the status of 1430 Robinson Avenue. This property, which belonged […]
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During the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday evening, Alex Hayman from Food Cycle Science shared results from the recent FoodCycler Pilot Project in Smiths Falls. One hundred residents […]
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The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) is pleased to announce a successful Trainfest 2022, welcoming more than 1200 visitors to Smiths Falls. The train rides of both event days […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Community Services Art Manhire met with town council to discuss the long-awaited construction of a gazebo-style bandshell […]
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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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The Township of Rideau Lakes was provided with the Final Fire Investigation report by the Office of the Fire Marshal on July 6, 2022 in response to a reportable large […]
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Al Potvin knows how to prepare for an interview. At 87, about eight years ago he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The disease has progressed to the point where it’s […]
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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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Ontario Bill 109 brings planning changes At Tuesday, June 7th’s committee of the whole meeting for Perth council, the town’s director of development services Joanna Bowes provided an update on […]
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During Monday evening’s town council meeting in Smiths Falls, various councilors shared several community updates. Councilor Lorraine Allen noted that the Friends of the Library are having their annual book […]
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The Township of Rideau Lakes and Country Roads Community Health Centre are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Portland Food Bank and the Community Clothing Co-operative. This newly […]
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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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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Community Services Art Manhire outlined the next steps in moving forward with the installation of new playgrounds […]
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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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During Monday night’s town council meeting, Mayor Shawn Pankow proclaimed the month of June to be Pride Month in Smiths Falls. “Whereas the town of Smiths Falls supports the rights […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Julia Crowder, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development, presented the first annual Business Survey Report based on a town-wide […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Utilities and Public Works Paul McMunn shared a brief update with council and town staff about the […]
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Kerry Costello, Director of Corporate Services, presented a Refreshment Vehicle Request to the council of the town of Smiths Falls on Monday evening. The Chamber of Commerce, which runs the […]
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Councilor Lorraine Allen shared updates with council from the Smiths Falls library and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) during Tuesday evening’s council meeting. RMEO held a special holiday event […]
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On Tuesday April 5th, Perth Council’s committee of the whole met to discuss a large number of issues on the table. First look at Perth Golf Course lands housing project The […]
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Another topic that has seen more than its fair share of discussion at the council table, the public pathway in the Perthmore subdivision, had another debate on Tuesday. The path […]
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The annual movie survey for Movies Under the Stars is currently being held online. Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, Julia Crowder, shared that the Heritage House Museum will once […]
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In celebration of Earth Day, Perth’s Climate Change Advisory Panel (CCAP) is hosting the first ever Trashure Hunt on Saturday, April 23, 2022. A town-wide clean-up, the event will not […]
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Councilor Lorraine Allen shared an update from the Smiths Falls Public Library Board and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The ceiling in the children’s […]
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Director of Community Services Art Manhire presented a report to council during Smiths Falls Committee of the Whole meeting Monday evening regarding Phase 3 of the town hall renovations. Manhire […]
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Julia Crowder, Manager of Economic Development in Smiths Falls, presented a report with a draft RFP (Request for Proposals) to the town council at the Committee of the Whole meeting […]
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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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Perth’s director of Community Services Shannon Baillon presented plans to extend the Tay River trail in town from Leslie Street, where it currently terminates to an area just behind the […]
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Perth town council started off the New Year with a heavy agenda for their committee of the whole. Up first was an official public meeting regarding a street name change. […]
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Michele Bellows from Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) presented a vision to Smiths Falls town council during Monday evening’s council meeting. RCHS would like to develop a hub in Smiths Falls […]
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Tony Humphrey, from the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, presented a 2022 Grant Request to the town of Smiths Falls during Monday night’s council meeting. He outlined the museum’s successful […]
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The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce the launch of its new Facebook and Instagram pages on Meta (formerly known as Facebook). As part of the Digital Content […]
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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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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Senior Planner Karl Grenke brought forward a request from Parkview Homes regarding two proposed street names for the new neighbourhood in Bellamy […]
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On the council agenda was a letter signed by several Tysick Ave., residents concerned with final grading, fencing, and ineffective privacy measures, among other issues related to their new rear-yard […]
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At their final meeting before the Christmas break on Tuesday, December 14, Perth Town Council approved the new Strategic Plan as well as its 2022 Budget. Forecasting significant growth over […]
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Alex Hayman from Foodcycler Science Corporation presented an exciting recycling project to Smiths Falls town council and staff during Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The Foodcycler is a […]
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Responding to a request from the Perthmore Community Association, Bradley Wright, the town’s director of development services, presented the committee with a list of the association’s recommendations for improvements to […]
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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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Director of Community Services Art Manhire shared some festive good news during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls. The behind-the-scenes work of this year’s Festival of […]
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Quarterly Building Report Perth’s Chief Building Official, Brian Gass delivered his third quarter report to the committee on Tuesday, Nov 16th. While the number of building permits issued had actually […]
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More Downtown trees to be replaced At the November 9th session for Perth town council’s committee of the whole meeting, staff presented a report on the state of the ash trees […]
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Starting Monday, November 8, a group of volunteers will begin a two-week blitz to remove LDD Moth egg clusters from trees in parks throughout the Town of Perth. Their efforts […]
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Local students Jordan-Anne Rich (Almonte) and Clara Misener (Perth) have been highlighted by the David Suzuki Foundations for their local contributions to the National Butterflyway project. Their gardens are part of […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls is providing clarification on what proof of vaccination will be accepted at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre to gain entry. Effective Sept. 22, 2021, […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce the popular Merry + Bright holiday shopping program will be returning again for 2021. This shop local program was a hit […]
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Smiths Falls provides information on proof of vaccination protocols for the Memorial Community Centre and updates on fall events The Town of Smiths Falls is providing information to citizens on […]
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On Monday October 18th, the town of Westport held a by-election to fill a vacant council seat left by former councilor Melissa Sullivan who resigned for personal reasons in May […]
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Michael Cleland and Stephen Slawuta of RC Strategies presented the Parks and Recreation Master Plan report at the Smiths Falls Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday evening. The town […]
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During Monday evening’s council meeting in Smiths Falls, Councillor Lorraine Allen brought a report from the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO). Typically, RMEO hosts a North Pole Express event, […]
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Autumn is a busy time for the Rideau Environmental Action League. Councillor Niki Dwyer shared some exciting fall updates from REAL during the Smiths Falls council meeting Monday evening. The […]
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Residents, businesses and service organizations throughout the Lake 88.1 listening area showed their support for their local hospitals and community healthcare centres (CHCs) by donating a record $120,117.60 during this […]
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The town’s director of community services, Shannon Baillon presented the latest versions of the town’s new branding images to be used in local signage, letterheads, and a variety of visual […]
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At Perth Council’s committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, Oct 12th, the topic of the rocky ramp project came up yet again. This time, Grant Machan, the town’s director […]
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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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Kim Hunton from consulting firm WSP reported back to the Committee of the Whole in Smiths Falls on Tuesday evening with results from this summer’s Public Active Transportation Survey. WSP […]
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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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Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn shared some good news with council during the Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls on Monday night. The Beckwith Street Phase […]
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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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The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) is looking for volunteers to help make a local impact on an alarming world-wide problem. Plastic garbage ending up in inland waterways then flowing […]
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In honour of the recently declared National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Perth and District Union Public Library and Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation are collaborating on […]
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Director of Community Services Art Manhire informed the Committee of the Whole in Smiths Falls on Monday night that new basketball courts were installed in Lower Reach park last weekend […]
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October is Canadian Library Month! During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. For 2021, Ontario Public Library […]
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A Shoreline Restoration Demonstration planned for Saturday, Sept. 25 in Smiths Falls is being postponed to May 2022 after organizers ran into difficulty obtaining permission to plant trees and shrubs […]
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Members of Perth town council discussed the recent Night Market during the council meeting on Tuesday night. “It was a huge success,” commented Councillor Brock McPherson, “There was a huge […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Deputy Clerk Nadine Bennett presented a recommendation to town council on behalf of the Racism and Discrimination Task Force […]
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During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Councillor Dave Bird presented council with a suggestion that Perth adopt a community flag pole. This community flag pole would serve the […]
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Perth’s YAK Youth Services came with plenty of support to Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting for Perth town council, but in the end, this well-known organization already had councilors’ […]
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On Tuesday, Sept 14th, the Almonte Community Coordinators (The Hub/Rebound) will host an all-candidates meeting in Almonte at the Civitan Hall (500 Almonte Street). It will be a live in-person […]
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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) is committed to the health and safety of its staff and physicians and has a duty to actively promote, implement, and comply […]
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CAO Malcolm Morris shared several updates with council during Smiths Falls’ Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday evening. The tender for Phase 2 of the Beckwith Street Revitalization was […]
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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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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Perth, Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon shared with council that she had recently applied for a grant from the Canada […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Perth resident John Clement presented a request to town council from 18 citizens regarding Perth’s compost. This group pointed out that Perth […]
Read moreDuring Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Councillor Chris McGuire alerted council and staff that the beaches in Smiths Falls are currently under a no-swimming advisory due to high […]
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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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The Perth and District Union Public Library is pleased to announce newly expanded hours, starting Tuesday August 3. The new hours are Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday […]
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Smiths Falls’ Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris shared an update on road construction with council during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Morris related that the work at the […]
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Deputy Clerk Nadine Bennett brought a report from the Emergency Control Group to the Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night in Smiths Falls. The Emergency Control Group last […]
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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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In light of the recent devastating discovery of children’s bodies in mass graves in residential schools, Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon recommended on Tuesday evening to town council that […]
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Councillor Dwyer brought a report from the Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) to council during Monday night’s council meeting in Smiths Falls. “More than 40 volunteers spent their Saturday in […]
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Drones, pick-axes, chunks of asphalt, overflowing wheelbarrows all caught the attention of passers-by in downtown Smiths Falls Saturday morning. Volunteers were busy as bees on Daniel Street in front of […]
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Through Bradley Wright, Director of Development Services, the Perth Community Improvement Advisory Panel requested an additional $20 000 for the 2021 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program during Tuesday night’s Committee […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, it was decided that the town of Perth will welcome a brand new street sweeper later this year. Director of Environmental Services […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Dan Wojcik and Jacob Kelly from +VG Architects presented design element options to council for Phase 3 of town […]
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This year the Rotary Club is quietly marking 99 years of service in Smiths Falls and looking forward to their 100th anniversary next year. Gerald Reilly, President of the Rotary […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Perth, Fire Chief Trevor Choffe presented a report recommending council authorize staff to proceed with the creation of a new four-season […]
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During Perth’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night, town council received a recommendation to assist in a local youth group’s pollinator-protection project. Climate Network Lanark’s youth group requested […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, town council received a report on Phase 2 of the Beckwith Street Revitalization from James Fookes of Morrison Hershfield […]
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On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) announced that Dr. Barry Guppy, the President & CEO will be leaving […]
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During Tuesday’s special Committee of the Whole meeting, Karen Bonhomme and Trevor Trewartha of 1dea Media + Design presented town council with three new concepts for Perth’s rebranding. The three […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, town CAO Malcolm Morris shared an update regarding upcoming road construction projects. The renovation of the Abbott/Lombard intersection is […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Smiths Falls Fire Chief Chesebrough reported the latest data on Covid-19 in our region. “We have done exceptionally well at bringing the numbers […]
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Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services, brought an update to council on the Landfill Site expansion. The site has been a hive of activity lately, as workers prepare for a busy […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Perth, council participated in a lively discussion about the collection of fines due from those who have died. It is the […]
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Smiths Falls Town Council wished Director of Public Works and Utilities Troy Dunlop all the best in his new venture during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Dunlop is […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, town council bade farewell Economic Development and Tourism Manager Jennifer Miller. CAO Malcolm Morris expressed appreciation for Manager Miller’s hard work and […]
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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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Following a lively and lengthy discussion during Perth’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night, Perth town council voted 6-1 in favour of hiring Matrix Solutions to produce a […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Fire Chief Chesebrough debriefed council on Thursday night’s diesel spill in Smiths Falls when approximately 100 litres of diesel fuel was accidentally […]
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I am a voter in MPP Randy Hillier’s riding and I can honestly say that he no longer represents me, nor the hundreds of others waiting in a confusing line […]
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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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The Smiths Falls Swag Program was introduced to council on April 20 2021 by Jennifer Miller, Manager of Economic Development & Tourism. This program would create a merchandise program to […]
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Mayor Shawn Pankow took a moment during Monday night’s council meeting in Smiths Falls to highlight a sombre matter. “I want to recognize the Red Dress Project on May 8, […]
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Over $44,000 has been raised to date as a result of an outpouring of love from the community to help support Smiths Falls mother, Courtney Preece in her mission to […]
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A proposal from County Warden and Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry to provide funding to households in need for internet service installations received an enthusiastic response from the economic development […]
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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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Vanessa Bernicky, Engineering Technologist, presented Smiths Falls’ town council with a recommendation to lease a dual-head electric vehicle charging station during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed […]
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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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During Perth’s virtual Commitee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon requested direction from town council to apply for the 2021 Reconnect Festival and […]
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Manager of Economic Development Jennifer Miller presented Smiths Falls town council with a recommendation to award the tender for Visitor Services at Victoria Park to the Chamber of Commerce this […]
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Director of Public Works Troy Dunlop was “very pleased to report that we received $1.8 million towards construction of key elements in Beckwith Street Phase Two” via the 2021-2022 Connecting […]
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Smiths Falls’ Director of Economic Development Jennifer Miller presented town council with a draft of the Municipal Cultural Plan during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The Municipal Cultural […]
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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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Town council got a peek at the initial drawing of Smiths Falls’ future town square on Monday night. The new town square will be created in the space between the […]
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On Wednesday March 10th, Lanark County council held a regular and virtual session along with 3 committee meetings; Community Services, Corporate Services, and Public Works. All members of county council sit […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls’ Municipal Complex will remain closed until further notice due to the recent increase in active cases in the Leeds Grenville Lanark Public Health Unit (LGLPHU) […]
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During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Environmental Services Grant Machan extended thanks to town council on behalf of environmental services staff. Perth’s recent acquisition of a […]
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Community Services Director Shannon Baillon brought a request from the Perth Business Improvement Association (BIA) to town council during Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The BIA requested council […]
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Due to Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing, the Heritage Perth Architectural Conservation 2021 awards were presented a little differently this year. During Tuesday night’s council meeting in Perth, council members […]
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Directors Kerry Costello and Art Manhire shared some updates with town council during Monday night’s virtual Committee of the Whole meeting. There is currently a vacancy on the Smiths Falls […]
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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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The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce that two Smiths Falls’ economic development initiatives have received provincial recognition for excellence in economic development by the Economic Developers Council […]
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Jennifer Miller, Economic Development and Tourism Manager for Smiths Falls, presented a report on the SBAC Reserve Fund to town council during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Art Manhire updated Smiths Falls town council on the demolition work that has begun at 54 Lombard Street. The demolition of 54 […]
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Leeds Grenville Lanark (LGL) District Public Health Unit staff were on site at Fairview Manor on January 28th to administer the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to the residents. The […]
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Perth’s town council meeting was held virtually on Tuesday night, with Mayor Fenik and skeleton staff present in the town hall and the other councillors joining from their homes via […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, members of the Smiths Falls town council congratulated Troy Dunlop, Director of Public Works and Utilities, on the completion of Phase 1 […]
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Following two decades of advocacy by Rideau Lakes, traffic lights are coming to Crosby. The Highway 15 and Country Road 42 intersection at Crosby is a notoriously blind and dangerous […]
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Newspaper reporter and photographer, sailor, police officer, elite distance runner, community volunteer, and seeker after intelligent life in outer space – Perth’s own Terrance O’Hearn is a man of many […]
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Councillor Brennan reported to town council during Monday night’s meeting that there has been lots of activity with the town Planning Committee. Currently, preparation is underway for construction of “a […]
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Smiths Falls Treasurer Janet Koziel presented the third draft of the 2021 budget to town council on Monday night. There was much discussion from the Committee of the Whole on […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce that two Smiths Falls’ projects have been named as finalists in the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) 2020 Awards of […]
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The council for the town of Smiths Falls received three delegations during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, each submitting a Community Grant request. Reverend Christopher Ryan of Trinity […]
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Jennifer Miller, Economic Director for the town of Smiths Falls, shared good news with council at Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Merry & Bright boxes, which were developed […]
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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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On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, the province of Ontario announced a province-wide lockdown to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This lockdown will begin on Dec. 26, 2020 and remain […]
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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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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Mayor Shawn Pankow read a letter from Reverend Christopher Ryan of Trinity United Church. Trinity United in Smiths Falls […]
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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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Mayor Pankow opened Smiths Falls Town Council meeting on Monday evening with a few warm words about recently departed Thomas Allen Foulkes. The flags at town hall were lowered today […]
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During Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, town staff presented Council with a Rapid Housing report. The Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) is a Federal grant project […]
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Dr. Cara Walker is all about families – both her own and those she cares for in her pediatric practice based in Almonte at the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team. […]
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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 […]
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Every day, paramedics with the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) care for our community. This Holiday Season, they will do so in a different way. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
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“This Jack has hit the road,” reads a message on the website of the Smiths Falls-based radio station JACK 92.3. Local fans were dismayed to learn that the station, owned […]
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The Town of Perth has just received notice that Santa’s Elves have been at work preparing the night skies for the big guy’s visit. They are expecting Christmas Eve to be […]
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Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the ability to run some of the normal Christmas events in Perth, organizers are finding inventive ways to keep the Christmas spirit alive. […]
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The Remembrance Day Posters, Poems and Essays Contest was held again this year by the Perth-Upon-Tay Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244. This contest is designed for local area school students […]
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Bradley Wright, Director of Development Services, presented an Affordable Housing update to Council during Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. In the past few years, there have been several […]
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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During Monday Night’s town council meeting, Kerry Costello, Director of Corporate Services presented four quick fixes to update the current parking bylaw in Smiths Falls. The council voted to amend […]
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Lanark County Interval House and Community Support is thinking creatively this year – it’s taking its annual Angel Tree campaign online! The virtual Angel Tree website allows people to choose how […]
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The Perth Committee of the Whole received a delegation from the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital on Tuesday night. CEO Dr. Barry Guppy and Chair of the board Donna […]
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The Perth town council received a delegation from the Perthmore Community Association during Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. President Michael Flynn and Vice President Chris Cook brought several […]
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The Perth town council received a delegation from Perth Children’s House Elementary School regarding train whistles. Remy and Jonathan, two young students from the school, brought a short video to […]
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the doors of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop have been shuttered since March 11. But thanks to a generous offer from the […]
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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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Charlie and his angels have completed their mission. Although the details of that mission – appearing on the current season of Family Feud Canada – remain shrouded in secrecy, local […]
Read moreCampaign includes a $50,000 donation to Wounded Warriors by Spectrum Therapeutics and an internal fundraiser to raise additional contributions through November Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, […]
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During Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, Mayor Fenik bestowed the Perth Medal on Vivian Munro, “a citizen who exemplifies volunteerism.” Vivian Munro has volunteered with Perth Figure Skating for over […]
Read moreChief Chesebrough brought the 2019 Fire Department Annual Report to the Committee of the Whole, a complete look at the 2019 calendar year for the Smiths Falls Fire Department. The […]
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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is proud to be a recipient of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) Quality Endoscopy Recognition program. The CAG recognized our organization for their […]
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Our charities this quarter were, Perth Enrichment Program for Older Adults, YAK Youth Services and Home Hospice North Lanark. They not only submitted a video telling us about their respective […]
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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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Inspiration was ignited at the Upper Canada District School Board’s Indigenous Student Leadership Forum, even though it was presented in a different way: virtually. The Indigenous Student Leadership Forum for Staff and Students […]
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National event raises money for healthy food programs in Perth and across the country What if your next virtual get-together was about more than staying connected — what if it […]
Read moreOn Tuesday night, Mayor Pankow presented an interim report on affordable housing availability and options in Smiths Falls created by the Housing Task Force. “There is a dire need for […]
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Development and housing were key themes of Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls. Graham Bird, president of the GBA group brought a presentation to council on […]
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During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, council received a request from residents of Smith Drive for traffic analysis and possible speed humps. Local residents are concerned about the […]
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At the Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night, Perth town council received a delegation from R.J. Burnside regarding the town’s tender for an expansion of the current landfill […]
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It’s Halloween and a good scare is in the works. Studio Theatre, Perth is premiering the 1922 horror flick Nosferatu with an original score composed by Perth local musician Mark […]
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The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is pleased to announce that Blair Fitzsimons, a teacher at St. Mary-St. Cecilia Catholic School (Morrisburg), has been awarded a Regional Certificate of Achievement […]
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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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Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services, requested that town council provide pre-budget approval of $40 000 in 2021 to go be earmarked for town rebranding. The current Heritage Perth logo […]
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Town Council Approves Winter Outdoor Dining On Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Corporate Services Kerry Costello presented a report recommending that council extend […]
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The wolf is back at the door. A Smiths Falls business owner says her faith in the community has been restored after social media followers boosted her plea for help […]
Read morePerth Town Council establishes framework for 2021 budget On Tuesday evening Perth’s town council members engaged in a lively discussion about laying the framework for a potential tax increase. Within […]
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Water tower illuminated in purple to mark Big Brothers Big Sisters month On Monday evening, Smiths Falls’ town council welcomed Sandra Burelli, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of […]
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Smiths Falls’ council committee approves Small Business Assistance On Monday evening, Smiths Falls’ committee of the whole discussed a presentation from the town’s manager of tourism and economic development, Jennifer […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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 Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce the municipal complex will be reopening, effective Monday, Sept. 1 at which time the complex will be open for regular business […]
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The last few years have seen an increase in construction projects surrounding Wood Avenue and Marguerite Street in Smiths Falls, leaving residents concerned over the state of the street’s storm […]
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Dr. Graeme McKillop contemplated becoming a doctor while living in West Africa in a small house with no electricity or running water. He had already completed a Master’s degree in […]
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Smiths Falls town council has decided it is too soon to resume in-person meetings. At a virtual special council meeting Mon., Aug. 10, a motion to hold in-person council meetings […]
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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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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 […]
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Effective July 31st at 1:30 pm, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills terminated the Declared State of Emergency. The State of Emergency was declared on March 31, 2020 to allow for […]
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The Town of Perth has ended the State of Emergency that was declared for the COVID-19 pandemic on April 7, 2020. The removal of the Town’s State of Emergency falls […]
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Since adopting its Climate Action Plan in January 2020, Lanark County has taken some decisive actions towards achieving goals for sustainability. Protecting and enhancing the natural environment is a core […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls is beginning the conversion process to update its street lighting network to LED that will result in an annual cost savings of more than $100,000. […]
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The historic Confederation Bridge in Smiths Falls was abruptly shut down in 2015 and since then, council has been unable to decide what to do with it. Today, council is […]
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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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Today Medical Officers of Health from Eastern Ontario Health Unit; Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit; Renfrew County and District Health and Ottawa Public Health announced a regional approach […]
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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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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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The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is pleased to share that Board Chair, Todd Lalonde, has been appointed as a member of the Council of the Ontario College […]
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Lanark County Public Works staff are playing a part in reducing turtle mortality on county roads, and the public is invited to help! “Road mortality and habitat loss are two […]
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The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce Canada Day celebrations will feature a new event this year – a Canada Day house decorating contest. “We’re excited to launch […]
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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 […]
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The former site of the South Unit of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital, vacant since 1998, should soon be home to a brand new 132-unit apartment complex. Kanata-based company Lepine […]
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The congestion every summer at the intersection of Lombard Avenue and Abbott Street in Smiths Falls could be more seamless come June 2021. Representatives Lisa Bowley and Lee Sheets of […]
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The town of Perth will be looking into the feasibility of providing more affordable housing for the community. Town council voted 4-3 in favour of directing staff to prepare a […]
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In October of 2019 the Town of Smiths Falls received a letter from Parks Canada terminating the current lease agreement for the Victoria Park campground and demanding that the town […]
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On May 14th, the Provincial Government announced the first phase of the province’s reopening framework. The announcement included an expanded list of services for select businesses and organizations, including curbside […]
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In accordance with changes to provincial regulations the Town of Smiths Falls is lifting some restrictions for the use of municipal fields, courts, and the skateboard park, effective immediately. Last […]
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The Settlers Square Development, a 110-unit apartment complex at 260 Brockville St. is in the midst of construction. At a May 19 meeting, Smiths Falls council passed all three bylaws […]
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After weeks of closure, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is reopening all five of its conservation areas for public use on Saturday, May 16. To ensure the safety of the […]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic Council business continues to proceed using web and telephone conferencing. All Council meetings are streamed live to the public on the Municipal YouTube channel with recordings […]
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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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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 , we are gratified with the response of the community, stepping up to help in so many ways. Each offer is sincerely appreciated […]
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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 […]
Read moreAfter careful consideration, and in consultation with the Emergency Management Control Group, Mayor Hoogenboom has declared a municipal State of Emergency with the Township of Rideau Lakes in accordance with […]
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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 […]
Read moreSmiths Falls town council has voted to waive interest for late water bills and taxes during the COVID-19 pandemic at a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, March 23. […]
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On Monday, March 23, Smiths Falls Town Council met for a Committee of the Whole and a regular council meeting. During these meetings, a number of items were discussed and […]
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COVID-19 is spreading across Canada. Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris made a statement on the town of Smiths Falls’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the March 16 council meeting. […]
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The town of Perth is hoping provincial funding may be available to turn a vision of a new indoor recreational facility into reality. Perth council saw the master plan for […]
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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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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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Following a heated discussion at a Feb. 24 meeting of Smiths Falls town council, an Ottawa-based developer threatened to cancel a 20-unit town home project altogether. After a long council […]
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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 Wed., Feb. 12 the town of Smiths Falls celebrated the reopening of the original site of the Child Development Centre at 43 Thurber St. “The child development centre was […]
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A workshop hosted by the Climate Action Network of Lanark County, Smiths Falls & Region with Keynote speaker Steve Lapp Saturday February 29, 2020 at Algonquin College, Perth Campus, 7 […]
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It took a tiebreaker to crown the winner at the annual Friends of the Library trivia afternoon on Sunday in Smiths Falls. The Legion was packed, two extra tables were […]
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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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LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
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STAFF We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Whyte has joined Hometown News in the role of Advertising and Communications. With over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up the New England coast and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]
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