Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

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 […]

Pandemic-era defect costs Carleton Place $83K in arena repairs

HEDDY SOROUR The town of Carleton Place was forced to conduct emergency repairs at Arena 1 this year. The Arena’s four year old plate and frame chiller turned out to […]

Booth notches two in, Bears win over Canadians

LAURIE WEIR Quinn Booth led the Smiths Falls Bears to a 4-3 comeback win over the division-leading Carleton Place Canadians in Central Canada Hockey League action Sunday on the road. […]

CPDMH announces official grand opening of the new emergency department

SUBMITTED After years of planning, dedication, and anticipation, the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to announce the official grand opening of the new Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department (ED) […]

UCDSB pilot project to bring inclusive sports to elementary schools

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. […]

Major milestone brings CPDMH new Emergency Department closer to opening

SUBMITTED The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to announce a major milestone in the journey toward enhanced healthcare access for our community. The new Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department […]

Carleton Place celebrates 2024 milestones, looks to 2025 with excitement

LAURIE WEIR From community-wide accolades to multimillion-dollar investments in infrastructure and recreation, 2024 was a banner year for Carleton Place.  Mayor Toby Randell, reflecting on the year, called it “a […]

Build a Mountain of Food campaign wraps up with big numbers in Athens and Delta

LAURIE WEIR The six-week RCL Build a Mountain of Food campaign has ended, but cash and food donations are still coming in. Jim Wright, one of the event’s organizers, told […]

James “Art” Quartermain: Honouring a life of service and community impact

HEDDY SOROUR An icon of Carleton Place society has passed.  James “Art” Quartermain passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 88. “Art Quartermain was pretty much known […]

Carleton Place balances growth and rising costs with 2025 tax increase

HEDDY SOROUR Although Carleton Place residents face an eight percent jump in their property taxes in 2025 they remain one of the lowest taxed municipalities in the region.  “My recommendation […]