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Here's what's up! Canadian Blood Services hosts a blood donation event today from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East in Smiths Falls. Residents can book appointment...
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What's good? Carleton Place March Staycation!
March break is fast approaching and the good folks in Carleton Place have put together a hyper-local travel itinerary to give families everything they could want, without ever leaving town. Community ...
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Perth's not alone: Algonquin College votes to cancel 30 programs amid financial pressure
Algonquin College's board of governors has voted unanimously to cancel 30 programs as the school faces ongoing financial pressure. The decision came during a virtual meeting Monday afternoon that was ...
Mar 03, 2026
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"This project will have an impact on farmland," OFA President calls for pause on high-speed rail
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is calling on the federal government to pause the Alto high-speed rail project. The organization issued a joint press release with l'Union des producteurs a...
Mar 03, 2026
Smiths Falls considering extending trail and park season
Smiths Falls council is mulling over extending trail and park maintenance to offer a longer season. There was little appetite for full-time winter maintenance as Councillor Peter McKenna offered his v...
Mar 03, 2026
Mayor says Carleton Place has no control over proposed high-speed rail project
Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell says the municipality has no authority over the proposed high-speed rail project being advanced by Alto and the federal government, but will continue advocating for r...
Mar 03, 2026