While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and reaction from area leaders […]
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LAURIE WEIR Scott Reid, the sitting MP for Lanark–Frontenac, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in the upcoming federal election on April 28. First elected in 2000, Reid is […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election set for April 28, and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election on the horizon and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake their […]
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STAFF WRITER Canadians will go to the polls on April 28 for the snap federal election, called by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Voters in the Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, […]
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SUBMITTED Lanark County has set its plan for the 2025 construction season, with the public works department aiming to complete pavement preservation on 16.2 kilometers of roads this year and rehabilitation and […]
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MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook – March 18, 2025 SUBMITTED From the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority A Flood Outlook Statement is to provide early notice of the potential for flooding […]
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SUBMITTED A head-on collision on Highway-7, just east of Innisville, Ontario, has left one person dead. Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Drummond/North Elmsley/Tay Valley […]
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STAFF WRITER Incumbent John Jordan will return as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. The Progressive Conservative candidate received 22,901 votes in the provincial election on Feb. 27, where […]
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STAFF WRITER The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) says the main services affected by a cyber incident in early January have been fully restored, as of Feb. 20. Wi-Fi […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario Party; John Jordan (incumbent) […]
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STAFF WRITER This article was updated on Feb. 6 with the current list of candidates. Voters in Ontario will head to the polls on Feb. 27 as the Ontario provincial […]
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LAURIE WEIR A new novel by local author Joe Weber is giving back to the community in a big way. Last Call, a story rooted in addiction and redemption, is […]
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SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact on individuals and families in […]
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LAURIE WEIR A new sports program is set to roll out in Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) elementary schools, aiming to ensure every student can participate in school sports. […]
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LAURIE WEIR Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer is reflecting on a productive 2024, marked by municipal milestones and personal achievements, while setting his sights on ambitious goals for 2025. […]
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LAURIE WEIR As the incumbent MP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett has weathered political storms, economic downturns and shifting party dynamics since first being elected in a […]
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LAURIE WEIR Scott Reid, the sitting MP for Lanark–Frontenac, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in the upcoming federal election on April 28. First elected in 2000, Reid is […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election set for April 28, and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election on the horizon and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake their […]
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SUBMITTED Lorna Jean (LJ) Edmonds has been chosen by local Liberals to represent the party in the Federal election on April 28th. Dr. Edmonds is an accomplished community leader and […]
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SUBMITTED On Sunday March 30th, Pakenham resident Danielle Rae was named the NDP candidate in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac for the coming federal election. Danielle is excited to be running […]
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SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on […]
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