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Pillowcases, pranks and popcorn balls fill new Lanark County Halloween book by local historian, Arlene Stafford-Wilson

Laurie Weir -
Before plastic pumpkins, elaborate decorations and store-bought costumes, there was the pillowcase. It carried more candy than any child reasonably needed and, if the night...
Carleton Place

Ottawa Valley storyteller Mary Cook honoured on Carleton Place Local Author Walk

Linda Seccaspina -
For decades, Mary Cook has delighted readers with her stories of growing up in the Ottawa Valley. It was only fitting that her remarkable...
Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes council celebrates a local family legacy

Laurie Weir -
R12C officially renamed Puddicombe Lane after a tie-breaking vote CHANTRY — Some residents on R12C may be feeling whiplash as their road is being renamed...
Community

Lanark County Mansions: When the walls could talk

Laurie Weir -
LANARK COUNTY — Behind the elegant stonework and stately verandahs of Lanark County’s grandest homes lies a swirl of romance, tragedy, and scandal. That’s...
Community

Blakeney’s heritage showcased in new interpretive plaque

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED A tribute to the industrious spirit that shaped the village of Blakeney now lives on through a new interpretive plaque. Mississippi Mills Mayor, Christa Lowry...
Culture

Heritage Boat Day presented by Portland on The Rideau Historical Society

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED PORTLAND — On Saturday, July 26, The Portland on The Rideau Historical Society will be presenting the first Heritage Boat Day on the municipal...
Community

Perth Museum celebrates 100 years of history, heritage and heart

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED Step back in time and celebrate a century of storytelling as the award winning Perth Museum marks its 100th anniversary. On Saturday, August 23...
Community

Rideau Lakes unlocks fascinating places for free admission during Doors Open event

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED Chantry, Ontario, July 15, 2025 - Discover hidden histories and untold stories during Doors Open Rideau Lakes! Rideau Lakes is bringing back its Doors Open...
Culture

OPINION: Name that whale, why I’m voting for Stanley

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR There’s a whale of a tale coming out of Smiths Falls this week.  Not one swimming past the water tower or sunning in the...
Carleton Place

Honouring the past, igniting the future: Carleton Place Fire Department celebrates 150 years

Heddy Sorour -
The Carleton Place Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone this year — 150 years of dedicated service — making it one of the...
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