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This week's news in reviewBrockville radiothon raises huge total for hospital palliative careUPDATED - Yellow warning issued: More snow on the wayUPDATED - School buses cancelled across eastern Ontario as snow moves inSilence Broken: How Lanark County became a model for fighting intimate partner violencePerth staff suggest 8% annual water, sewer rate increases for next decadeLocal funding coming to RVCA through new grantUCLG sets 2026 budget, tax increaseVolunteers sought for ice collectionThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48What's good? RCMP pipe band brings global-calibre Celtic show to Perth in MarchDisturbing discovery in Newboro home leads to voyeurism chargeShock move in Ottawa as third MP crosses the floor since NovemberCaregivers turning to ERs as a last resort, Ontario Caregiver Organization warnsNew five-year plan charts future of local healthcarePublic health board pauses closures in major resetCarleton Place adopts film policyThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48What's good? He walks thousands of kilometres to fight a rare disorderAdditional suspensions levied for Smiths Falls councillors following hot mic moment
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Silence Broken: How Lanark County became a model for fighting intimate partner violence
Lanark County Interval House and local police services are being held up as a model for how communities can work together to fight intimate partner violence. During the latest episode of Silence Broke...
Feb 20, 2026
Perth staff suggest 8% annual water, sewer rate increases for next decade
At Perth council's recent committee meeting, staff presented a 10-year financial plan for the Town's water treatment system. Provincial regulations call for a mandatory 6-year plan to be filed in orde...
Feb 20, 2026
Local funding coming to RVCA through new grant
The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is receiving nearly $58,000 in provincial funding to improve accessibility at Baxter Conservation Area. The funding comes through Ontario's Enhancing Access t...
Feb 20, 2026
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Volunteers sought for ice collection
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is seeking volunteer citizen scientists to help collect winter ice data across lakes in the Mississippi Valley watershed. Volunteers will record key ice p...
Feb 20, 2026
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The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls hosts fish and chips tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at 7 Main St. E. Dine-in and takeout are available. One piece costs $15, extra fish $10. Call 613...
Feb 20, 2026
What's good? RCMP pipe band brings global-calibre Celtic show to Perth in March
A high-energy night of pipes, drums and dance is coming to Perth in March as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes, Drums and Dancers take the stage at Oakfield Park on March 28. The performance is ...
Feb 19, 2026