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Canada Day celebrations planned across the region

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

In case you missed it: Top headlines June 1-7 at Hometown News

Here are the stories Hometown News readers were following closely this week: Upper Rideau Lake drowning investigationCoverage of the fatal canoe incident on Upper Rideau...

Drive-in movies, a night market and live music after dark are plenty of reasons to stay out a little later

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

UCDSB athletes win six medals at OFSAA track and field championships

Student-athletes earned four gold, one silver and one bronze medal at OFSAA track and field Upper Canada District School Board student-athletes brought home six provincial...

MRHA honours employees, physicians and retirees at 2026 Long Service Awards

MRHA Long Service Awards recognize service milestones ranging from 5 to 40 years The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) recognized staff, medical staff and recent...

Hometown Happenings: Big machines, small-town traditions and a few reasons to linger awhile

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

Boundary changes streamline small business services across Leeds-Grenville

A recent boundary change affecting the Small Business Advisory Centre is intended to simplify services across Leeds Grenville, according to long-time business adviser Cindy...

UPDATE: Second victim dies following three-vehicle collision involving ambulance in Lombardy

UPDATE (JUNE 2, 2026): Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed a second fatality following the May 29 collision on Highway 15 near Otter Lake Park...

Capsized canoe leads to drowning on Upper Rideau Lake

WESTPORT — One person has died following the capsizing of a canoe on Upper Rideau Lake. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m.,...

Rideau Lakes defers participation in recreation steering committee with Smiths Falls and other municipalities

Rideau Lakes council has voted to defer participation in a proposed regional recreation steering committee tied to future arena and fieldhouse plans in Smiths...

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