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Homelessness up 142% in Lanark County, Smiths Falls from 2025
Homelessness has risen 142% in Lanark County in Smiths Falls in a year. Director of Social Services Emily Hollington laid the facts bare this week of the astonishing rise from January 2025 to January ...
May 15, 2026
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Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 187.6 Esso - 187.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 187.9 Ultramar - 187.9 Shell - 187.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 183.9 Petro Can...
May 15, 2026
Perth fire chief warns dry, windy conditions are fuelling grass fire risk
Dry weather and gusty winds are creating dangerous burning conditions in the Perth area, with local fire crews already seeing an increase in grass fires. Perth Fire Chief Trevor Choffe says the last c...
May 15, 2026
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What's good? Classic craft take centre stage at Merrickville Wooden Boat Show
The village of Merrickville is celebrating its connection to the Rideau Canal with the growing popularity of the Merrickville Wooden Boat Show. Happening this year on May 30th and 31st, the event feat...
May 14, 2026
Smiths Falls Police had officers at SFDCI within one minute of April lockdown
It was a very quick response from Smiths Falls Police during the April 8th lockdown at Smiths Falls & District Collegiate Institute. Staff Sergeant Dan King told the police board this week that of...
May 14, 2026
Perth council considering Last Duel Park name change
At Perth council's May 12th committee meeting, a delegation presented their request to change the name of Last Duel Park. Francine Desjardins and Mary Wright of the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth ...
May 14, 2026
