Opinion: Lanark County Interval House: A call for action, not just awareness

SUBMITTED As a rural agency located in eastern Ontario, our work to support women and their children fleeing violence is central in our community. We are a 45-year-old agency active […]

Cornerstone Landing Youth Services faces budget shortfall after losing federal funding

SUBMITTED Cornerstone Landing Youth Services (CLYS) announced Tuesday, Feb. 18 that it did not receive an extension of Reaching Home Funding for rural and remote communities, resulting in a budget […]

Celebrating Canada, and dogs rejoice! Find out what happened at Perth council

LAURIE WEIR Here are the hot topics from the Perth committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 11, 2025. Buy Canadian & fly the flag Coun. Barry Smith is encouraging […]

Build a Mountain of Food campaign surpasses expectations despite challenges

LAURIE WEIR The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign has once again shown the resilience and generosity of local communities, collecting an impressive 180,763 pounds of food and […]

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

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) […]

Residents raise concerns over CAIVAN development at Perth council

LAURIE WEIR Ramsey Hart and Bonita Ford brought their concerns about the Perth Golf Course development by CAIVAN to town council during a regular committee of the whole meeting on […]

Perth and Carleton Place Chambers to host All-Candidates night

SUBMITTED With the Ontario Provincial Elections set for later this month, residents in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates at a special All-Candidates […]

Lanark County Council approves new 911 dispatch system & housing priority plan

SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Jan. 29, 2025. New Medical Priority Dispatch System Coming to Area: Lanark County Council accepted a report regarding […]

Perth Town Council change in Mayoral Duties

SUBMITTED While Mayor Judy Brown focuses on her health, Deputy Mayor Ed  McPherson will temporarily assume all mayoral communication responsibilities, including  public statements, interviews, correspondence, and external meetings.  Further updates […]

Statement from the CAO regarding impending U.S. tariffs

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth is closely monitoring the impending tariffs set to take  effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and their potential impact on our local economy. As a  community […]