December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024
Join the community in Perth at noon, Smiths Falls at 3 p.m. LAURIE WEIR The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada observed annually on […]
Charge elevated to first degree murder SUBMITTED The individual arrested in the killing of a 15-year-old male in Perth is now charged with first degree murder. Officers with the Lanark […]
LAURIE WEIR Perth’s radio personality, Grant Deme, has found a living donor and will be undergoing a organ transplant on Monday in Toronto – if the testing done over the […]
Perth and Lanark surpass last year’s totals for local food banks LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls will host a major stop in the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign […]
LAURIE WEIR In a quiet corner of Perth, Jon Andrews transforms childhood nostalgia into intricate works of art. By day, he runs JA Carpentry, crafting kitchens, restoring interiors, and breathing […]
SUBMITTED Lanark County Council honoured four people for their outstanding community work as part of the annual Awards of Excellence on Wednesday evening. The awards recognize and celebrate citizens or […]
LAURIE WEIR It was a balmy 12 degrees for the Nov. 11 ceremony in Perth under gunmetal grey skies, as residents honoured those who have gave their lives for freedom […]
LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with initial stops in Almonte and […]
Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a 10.3 per cent decline […]
SUBMITTED On Wednesday, local representatives met at the Central Perth Playground – known to locals as the Mill Street Playground – to celebrate a $140,000 Capital grant they received from […]
LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant distractions for the township. While […]
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LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
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STAFF We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Whyte has joined Hometown News in the role of Advertising and Communications. With over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up the New England coast and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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ByNan Business Solutions is your go-to coach LAURIE WEIR Kevin Savoy is an engineer by trade, and has turned his passion for business into helping others. Named after his sons, […]
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