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Rideau Rods and Rides gears up for another spectacular car show in 2025

SUBMITTED The car community is strong across Canada, especially in Ontario, providing an outlet for enthusiasts to build, modify, and showcase their vehicles. Car cruises...

Food fair, new chairs, and heritage recognition: Highlights from Perth council

LAURIE WEIR Perth town council met on Jan. 29 to discuss a variety of topics, including an upcoming multicultural food fair, new leadership for the...

Auditions for Jackie Bennett’s play “Get What You Need” coming to Almonte

SUBMITTED Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library will present playwright Jackie Bennett’s original play “Get What You Need” on April 26 as a play...

Perth aims to reclaim status as a premier theatre destination

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth is setting the stage for a cultural renaissance as the Perth Theatre Project unveils an ambitious strategic plan to...

Frost & Fire Winter Festival brings Family Day fun to Perth

SUBMITTED Perth Tourism is thrilled to present Frost & Fire Winter Festival, happening on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, as part of Family Day Weekend.  This year’s...

Lanark County Interval House to host 2 National Day of Remembrance events on Dec. 6

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...

Celebrate the holiday spirit in Carleton Place: Shop local and enjoy festive events!

SUBMITTED The holiday season is here, and there’s no better place to unwind and enjoy the festivities than in Carleton Place! With the local postal strike affecting deliveries,...

Building memories brick by brick: Perth’s Jonny Andrews has a passion for Lego

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...

Perth community gathers for solemn Remembrance Day ceremony

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...

Rideau Roundtable hosts Fall-Colour Voyageur Canoe Tour

SALLY SMITH It was a cool morning at Old Slys Lock on Thursday. The water rippled, not a blow but lots of movement, the Voyageur canoe...

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