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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...

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five...

School immunization records assessment expanding to UCDSB in February

SUBMITTED Last month, South East Health Unit (formerly the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) began conducting immunization record assessments for students born in...

Harassment investigation, wanted suspect and traffic stop lead to arrests

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Harassment investigation lead to arrest On January 31 2025, Smiths Falls Police Service commenced an investigation into a report of concerning behaviour in...

North Grenville receives $8,000 boost for active school travel

SUBMITTED CORRECTION MADE ON FEB. 6 In celebration of 'Winter Walk Day'—an annual initiative dedicated to promoting walking to school and emphasizing the benefits of active...

13th ecologically sensitive property now protected by the MMLT

SUBMITTED The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is pleased to announce the successful protection of its 13th property, increasing its total conserved lands to over...

Mayor Christa Lowry urges support for local economy amid tariff uncertainty

SUBMITTED There has been a lot of uncertainty these days. We heard that heavy American tariffs would be in place, due to come into effect...

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...

‘Just like angels’: Carleton Place council hears from Lanark County director on homelessness

LAURIE WEIR The state of homelessness in Lanark County is on the rise.  Emily Hollington, director of social services for Lanark County, shared with Town of...

Smiths Falls council responds to U.S. tariff threat

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure currently...

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