Regional News

STAFF WRITER Conservative candidate Michael Barrett has been re-elected in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes following a closely contested federal election. Preliminary results show Barrett securing 50.2 per...

SUBMITTED As sure as flowers will sprout – Spring is Tim Hortons’ time to show their support for their community - one Smile Cookie at...

Smiths Falls and 2 other sites to remain open for in-person programs LAURIE WEIR The Upper Canada District School Board is moving ahead with plans to...

SUBMITTED May is when many Ontarians get a jump on summer by opening their cottages and other seasonal homes. Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is urging...

SUBMITTED Arrest warrants have been issued for an individual after multiple incidents in Lanark County and Smiths Falls. A disturbance was reported to Lanark County Ontario...

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...

SUBMITTED From blueprint to build and concept to code, approximately 115 Grade 7 and 8 students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) put their...

LAURIE WEIR The New Democratic Party candidate Paul Lancione says he believes it’s time for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to think differently about economic...

LAURIE WEIR Eastern Ontario’s tiniest bloodsuckers are back—and they’re not here for dance videos. As temperatures climb above 4°C, blacklegged ticks in eastern Ontario are becoming...

LAURIE WEIR As the incumbent MP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett has weathered political storms, economic downturns and shifting party dynamics since...