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Perth veteran Dave Lavery safely released by Taliban

Hometown News - January 27, 2025

Detained since Nov. 11, 2024, Canadian humanitarian released STAFF WRITER The Veterans Transition Network (VTN) is relieved and overjoyed to confirm the safe release of David...

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Perth community gathers for solemn Remembrance Day ceremony

Laurie Weir - November 12, 2024

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...

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Pathway of Heroes comes to life in Perth during veteran parade

Hometown News - September 23, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Under the clear blue skies and the heat of the late summer sun on Saturday, Sept. 21 the Perth Pathway of Heroes motorcycle...

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UCDSB students breathe life into history with We Were Here project

Hometown News - May 30, 2024

SUBMITTED On May 27, 12 schools from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) gathered at the North Grenville Municipal Centre for a showcase event, highlighting...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place Remembers

Hometown News - November 11, 2021

A suitably large crowd of over 1500 people gathered at Carleton Place’s Cenotaph under sunny skies on November 11th to pay their respects and to...

Carleton Place

November 11th: Remembrance Day Ceremonies across the region

Hometown News - November 10, 2021

The first-ever poppy dates back 100 years ago to 1921, marking 2021 the 100th anniversary of the poppy, with the annual poppy campaign running...

Culture

Smiths Falls Legion axes vaccine segregation for Remembrance Day services

Hometown News - November 4, 2021

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95’s president Stan Lasenba learned it’s hard to plan public events in the pandemic era when rules seem to change...

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Perth-Upon-Tay Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest winners

Hometown News - December 3, 2020

The Remembrance Day Posters, Poems and Essays Contest was held again this year by the Perth-Upon-Tay Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244. This contest is...

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