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Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that red flag on your mailbox means only one thing; that you have outgoing mail? Canada Post...
Carleton Place

Water restrictions in Carleton Place now in effect through September

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place residents are being asked to follow water restrictions again this summer, aimed at conserving the town’s water reserves. The restrictions will be...
Carleton Place

Transit study, new fines system, and food truck rules among key updates in Carleton Place

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place council and committee meetings tackled a wide range of municipal matters this week — from early findings in a transit feasibility study...
Home & Garden

Better Homes Lanark program launches to build a more sustainable and affordable future for homeowners

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED The County of Lanark is proud to announce the June 2, 2025 launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, an innovative initiative designed to...
Beckwith

Beckwith Youth Committee plants 200 trees for Earth Day

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED The Beckwith Youth Committee (BYC) marked Earth Day on Saturday, May 3 by planting 200 trees behind the new township office at Beckwith Park. The...
Community

Smiths Falls pushes forward with backyard hen pilot project

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Will it be an eggcellent adventure for residents of Smiths Falls? Smiths Falls council voted Monday, May 5 to move forward with a one-year...
Community

Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...
Community

Branch out with Arbour Week and Earth Day activities in Mississippi Mills

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is showing our fondness for forests once again, by celebrating Arbour Week, April 22-25 in the municipality. Activities kick off...
Community

Sanctuary sounds alarm on Smiths Falls backyard hen pilot

Hometown News -
New report reveals major gaps in public health, animal welfare and oversight SUBMITTED Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary has released a detailed report urging Smiths Falls Town...
Community

Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...
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