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Carleton Place considers doubling development fees: What you need to know

HEDDY SOROUR On Jan. 14, the town of Carleton Place convened a public meeting to present the background study for revised development charges. The town has...

Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake celebrates 45 years in Lanark County

SUBMITTED Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the Tim...

Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact...

Package delivery woes frustrate rural Leeds, Lanark residents

LAURIE WEIR Misplaced packages, blurry delivery photos, and even unwanted intrusions into homes have rural residents in Leeds and Lanark counties at their wit's end....

Hospice Hub expands services with new day program and leadership

HEDDY SOROUR Securing permanent and sustainable funding is the Hospice Hub’s next priority. The fledgling organization has managed to secure several grants and had two extraordinarily...

Shoplifting and dangerous driving incidents lead to arrests by Smiths Falls Police

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Arrest made in shoplifting investigation On December 27th 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. the Smiths Falls Police Service was informed of a shoplifting...

Smiths Falls Police arrest two for bail and sentencing breaches

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Bail violations lead to arrest On January 8th 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service were alerted of a possible breach of conditions for...

Smiths Falls emergency responders rescue youth who fell through ice

LAURIE WEIR Emergency responders in Smiths Falls sprang into action Jan. 10 to rescue a youth who fell through the ice on the Rideau River. Police...

Perth faces economic and social ripple effects as Algonquin College Campus closure looms

LAURIE WEIR The planned closure of Algonquin College’s Perth campus by August 2026 has sent shockwaves through this small town, raising concerns about the economic...

Beckwith Township Reeve shares 2024 milestones, bright future outlook

LAURIE WEIR Beckwith Township closed out 2024 with several significant milestones while gearing up for an ambitious 2025, according to Reeve Richard Kidd. Among the township’s...

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