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Carleton Place

Wrong turn leads to third Lakeside Shawarma location in Carleton Place

Heddy Sorour - May 21, 2026

Lakeside Shawarma Carleton Place continues expanding with a new McNeely Avenue restaurant A chance detour while planning a family wedding has turned into a growing...

Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program open for nominations

Hometown News - February 4, 2026

Township invites residents to nominate local businesses for the 2026 Business Recognition Awards RIDEAU LAKES — The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls–based company faces certified class action over BioSteel disclosures

Laurie Weir - January 6, 2026

Canopy Growth BioSteel shareholders allege 50% revenue revisions misled investors A class action lawsuit alleging misstatements in financial disclosures related to Canopy Growth Corporation's BioSteel...

Smiths Falls

Tee-rific! How the BirTee is driving golf forward

Heddy Sorour - August 18, 2025

Born in Merrickville and perfected in Perth, Ontario, the BirTee could very well be a game-changer in the world of golf. Its inventor, Mario...

Business

Kawartha Credit Union celebrates new Smiths Falls branch with community open house

Hometown News - July 10, 2025

SUBMITTED Kawartha Credit Union celebrated the official opening of its newest branch in Smiths Falls with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. On Friday,...

Community

Rideau Lakes campaigns reach over a million people

Hometown News - February 28, 2025

SUBMITTED Rideau Lakes Economic Development Committee undertook a Digital Content Strategy, and two campaigns were launched, reaching 1,273,891 people in the first two years. The two campaigns...

Community

Rideau Lakes Mayor leads United Counties pushback against U.S. tariff threat

Hometown News - February 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom is taking a stance against the tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, urging municipalities, businesses, and residents...

Community

Paws Oasis hosts Yappy Hour fundraiser for Perth’s dog park

Hometown News - January 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR If you’ve ever stopped by Paws Oasis in Perth for your pet’s needs, you may have noticed a small but mighty sign of...

Carleton Place

Just Good Compost brings eco-friendly service to Carleton Place

Heddy Sorour - October 18, 2024

Identifying a gap and responding to a growing need, an innovative company in Mississippi Mills launched a compost service in Almonte two years ago...

Business

‘Never miss a chance to sparkle’ Starlet, a new retail store opens on Gore Street in Perth

Laurie Weir - September 28, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Starlet – a new shoe, jewelry and clothing store, has opened in Perth. Saturday, Sept. 28 marked the grand opening, complete with a warm...

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