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Lanark County council reviews immigration, climate and traffic by-laws

Hometown News - February 17, 2025

SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Feb. 12, 2025. Rural Economic Development through Immigration Pilot Project to Begin: Lanark County...

Brockville

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

Laurie Weir - February 13, 2025

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...

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Smiths Falls council responds to U.S. tariff threat

Laurie Weir - February 4, 2025

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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MPP John Jordan reflects on 2024 achievements and sets sights on a busy year ahead

Hometown News - January 23, 2025

STAFF WRITER MPP John Jordan is looking back on a successful 2024, highlighting key accomplishments in healthcare, housing, and economic development, while preparing for a...

Community

Mayor Lowry recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Hometown News - January 21, 2025

SUBMITTED Mississippi Mills Mayor and Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Chair, Christa Lowry, was recognized as a 2025 recipient of the prestigious King Charles III Coronation...

Regional News

Rob Rainer nominated as Liberal Party candidate for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Laurie Weir - September 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Rob Rainer, Reeve of Tay Valley Township and a leader in the non-profit sector, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate...

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RNJ Youth Services touting its programs, services across Lanark, Leeds Grenville

Hometown News - June 10, 2024

LAURIE WEIR RNJ Youth Services has been around for more than 30 years, but many don’t know about the organization that helps young people and...

Community

Mississippi Mills participates in successful ministerial delegations at ROMA Conference

Hometown News - February 1, 2024

SUBMITTED Last week’s Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference was highlighted by two successful ministerial delegations for Mississippi Mills Council Members and staff. The first delegation...

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Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

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