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Silence Broken: What parents should watch for as students settle into post-secondary life
Students heading to college or university are getting a reminder that the first weeks away from home can bring more than new classes and freedom. This week's episode of "Silence Broken: The IPV T...
Sep 04, 2026
Labour Day Monday means plenty of closures across Perth and Smiths Falls
Residents should plan ahead with Labour Day bringing a long list of closures Monday, Sept. 7. Across Ontario, schools, banks, government offices and most retail businesses will be closed for the statu...
Sep 04, 2026
Man accused in Chelsea Swinwood murder remains in custody after initial court hearing
Justin Donovan Biscope of Smiths Falls remains in custody following his first hearing in Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Friday in connection with the death of 37-year-old Chelsea Swinwood. Bisco...
Sep 04, 2026
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Two Ottawa men now wanted for first-degree murder in Perth homicide
Two Ottawa men are now wanted for first-degree murder as the investigation into a homicide at Last Duel Park in Perth continues. Ontario Provincial Police say officers from the Lanark County Detachmen...
Sep 04, 2026
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Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 178.6 Esso - 172.3 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 174.9 Ultramar - 174.2 Shell - 176.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 177.6 Petro Can...
Sep 04, 2026
Smiths Falls Police prepare communications overhaul as old water tower faces demolition
Smiths Falls Police are preparing to move communications equipment from the town's old water tower as the century-old structure heads toward demolition. Police Chief Jodi Empey says the service expect...
Sep 04, 2026
