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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...
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UCLG sets 2026 budget, tax increase
Counties Council has approved its 2026 budget, raising property taxes by 2.46% over last year. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will collect $56.3 million from property owners to fund essent...
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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...
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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 ...
22h ago
Disturbing discovery in Newboro home leads to voyeurism charge
A police investigation in the Newboro area has resulted in a voyeurism charge after sexually explicit images were discovered on a storage device. Leeds County OPP say the investigation began on Februa...
Feb 19, 2026
Shock move in Ottawa as third MP crosses the floor since November
A political shakeup in Ottawa is drawing reaction after Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party of Canada. The move marks the third floor crossing since November and ...
Feb 19, 2026