Here are the top 5 stories of the week from LanarkLeedsToday.ca based on your views.
1. Lanark County is rethinking plans to install two fast electric vehicle chargers at the county administration building in Perth, after newly identified Hydro One fees significantly increased projected operating costs.
https://d1965.cms.socastsrm.com/2025/10/24/higher-hydro-one-fees-sees-lanark-county-pause-green-initiative/
2. A major milestone takes place today in Smiths Falls as StructureCraft prepares to lift the town’s new Timber Bridge into place on Tuesday, October 21.
https://d1965.cms.socastsrm.com/2025/10/21/massive-crane-to-lift-new-timber-bridge-into-place-in-smiths-falls-this-morning/
3. A short police response near a Perth probation office led to a hold and secure at The Stewart Public School on October 9.
https://d1965.cms.socastsrm.com/2025/10/23/police-chase-near-probation-office-sparks-lockdown-at-perth-elementary-school/
4. While any changes in what future Carleton Place Councillors are paid aren’t usually discussed until an election year, Treasurer Trisa McConkey took advantage of recent comparison report to seek a policy update on what the next council will earn.
https://d1965.cms.socastsrm.com/2025/10/23/carleton-place-discusses-mayor-council-raise/
5. Ashley Knapton, owner of A-List Ag Services has been experiencing a very busy first year in business as a crop advisor to area farms.
https://d1965.cms.socastsrm.com/2025/10/23/theres-a-new-way-to-detect-crop-damage-from-bears/
