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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Perth now has a four-way race for mayor

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Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson has filed his nomination papers, joining three other candidates seeking the mayor’s chair in the Oct. 26 municipal election: David Bird Stephanie...
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Perth council briefs: Zoning overhaul, digital permits, Red House plans and staff fitness

Heddy Sorour -
Perth moved several projects forward at its Aug. 11 committee of the whole meeting, including a new zoning bylaw, digital building-permit software, planning for...
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Perth plans traffic safety changes near St. John, Queen Elizabeth schools

Heddy Sorour -
With the first school bell just weeks away, Perth is preparing a series of traffic changes around St. John Catholic Elementary School and The...

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Perth seeks federal funding for inclusive playground at Conlon Farm

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Perth is hoping to turn an aging playground at Conlon Farm into a more welcoming place for parents and...

Community invited to 3rd annual butterfly release in Stewart Park

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Community Home Support Lanark County is inviting residents to gather in remembrance during its third annual Butterfly Release on...

Stewart Park Festival returns to Perth with 3 days of music, food and family fun

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Music will once again fill the banks of the Tay River this weekend as the Stewart Park Festival returns...

Perth municipal election race grows ahead of Aug. 12 nomination deadline

Heddy Sorour -
As the 2026 municipal election looms on the horizon and the nomination deadline gallops ever closer, the race to...

Carleton Place, Perth among recipients of $658K in community grants

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Community grant funding will support accessibility, recreation, heritage and infrastructure projects across Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Seven non-profit organizations and municipalities in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston...

Perth resident facing charges following intimate partner violence investigation

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The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has laid charges following an intimate partner violence investigation in...

Four young entrepreneurs launch summer businesses in Lanark County

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Four young entrepreneurs are launching businesses across Lanark County this summer through Ontario's Summer Company program, with support from...

Construction continues on Perth housing co-op as application deadline nears

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Construction of the Linden Housing Co-operative at 79 Wilson St. W. is continuing on schedule, with occupancy expected to...

Construction begins on Perth wastewater lagoon expansion

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Perth wastewater lagoon expansion will increase treatment capacity and support future housing development Construction is underway on an expansion of...

Perth launches initiative to support local businesses

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The Town of Perth has launched a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, strengthening...

Lanark OPP lay charges in copper wire investigation, intimate partner violence and impaired-driving cases

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Several people are facing charges following separate investigations by the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, including...

Perth briefs: Council reviews smoking rules, family supports and zoning updates

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From smoking restrictions and supports for young families to development approvals and zoning changes, Perth councillors tackled a wide...
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