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What's good? Community helps - New Food Pantry open in Pakenham
Stan Cybulski is one of the volunteers at the newest community food pantry at the Pakenham Library. He explained how he got involved. The food pantry is on the first floor of the library. Donations ar...
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What's good? Hackberry Men's Shed unveils historic exhibit
When entering the Bean Commercial Truck Centre at 119 Hooper Street in Carleton Place, if you look up, you'll be greeted by an unusual sight. Hanging from the support beams are two half-scale replicas...
13h ago
Two Ottawa men wanted in Perth murder
Ontario Provincial Police have issued arrest warrants for two Ottawa men in connection with the suspicious death investigation in Perth from April 12. Lanark County OPP say officers were called to Las...
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SFPS offers condolences as OPP mourns fallen Cobourg officer
Police services across Ontario, including the Smiths Falls Police Service, are mourning the loss of an Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in the line of duty following a motorcycle crash on High...
21h ago
UPDATED: Why Perth's veterans crosswalk project is getting help from a community raffle
A new community raffle is helping raise money to maintain Perth's upcoming commemorative veterans crosswalk, with organizer Don Rideout saying the support behind the project continues to grow. The cro...
Apr 28, 2026
Festival of the Maples reaches new heights at 50th anniversary celebration
The 50th annual Festival of the Maples is being hailed as the largest and most successful in the event's history, with thousands packing downtown Perth on Saturday for a day filled with music, food, e...
Apr 28, 2026
