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Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...

Perth Town Council requests removal from Strong Mayor Powers list

SUBMITTED At a Special Council Meeting held at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the Council of the Town of Perth voted unanimously to submit...

Youth Week returns to Beckwith Township, May 1–7

Week-long lineup features games, crafts, skating, safety courses and more SUBMITTED Beckwith Township is gearing up for Youth Week with a full slate of free and...

‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers

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...

Perth council round-up: Roadwork, grants, contracts and community support

LAURIE WEIR From a major road overhaul and free youth sports, to leaf pick-up and internet policy, Perth council covered a lot of ground at...

Celebrate Earth Day at The Great Perth Pick-Up!

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth and the Climate Change Advisory Panel invite members of the community to roll up their sleeves for The Great Perth...

Carleton Place extends permit validity to 7 years

HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Carleton Place is going ahead with a development permit bylaw amendment that largely addresses the length of time a development...

Mississippi Mills Council advances projects for safety, childcare and sustainability

SUBMITTED A delegation from Mary Rozenberg, project coordinator with the Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project, kicked off last night’s meeting. The initiative began in 2024 and...

Assault, theft & high-speed escape end in arrests by SFPS

SUBMITTED Arrest made in assault investigation On March 28th, 2025 the Smiths Falls Police Service received information of an assault that just occurred in a residential...

RJ McLaren Ball Diamond renovation scores, despite budget bunt

HEDDY SOROUR Continuing with the rehabilitation of the RJ McLaren Ball Diamond, the Town of Carleton Place is preparing to install a new fence this...
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