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Here's what's open and what's closed this Easter weekend
Municipal properties throughout our listening area will be closed throughout the Easter long weekend. Metro, Independent, and Giant Tiger gr...
8h ago

Local man rams police cruiser, flees, OPP searching
A disturbance was reported to Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday, April 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m. at a residence in M...
10h ago

Cluck yeah - Backyard chickens coming to Smiths Falls
Backyard hens are coming to Smiths Falls. Council is set to approve a bylaw for a one-year pilot project which'll see residents be allowed t...
15h ago

Local voters hear from major parties at all-candidates meeting
An energetic crowd of roughly 200 packed the Carleton Place town hall auditorium to hear from Lanark Frontenac candidates for the upcoming f...
15h ago

OPP lay child pornography charge after search at Lanark County home
A 37-year-old man has been charged with accessing child pornography following a Lanark County OPP investigation that began in June 2024. Pol...
15h ago

Celebrate Earth Day at the Great Perth Pick-up
Like all recurring and successful community events, things evolve to improve and Perth's Trashure Hunt is no exception as it's been renamed ...
15h ago
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Local food pantry low on supplies
The A Meal for All Community Pantry at the Almonte Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library is running low on supplies. The shopping l...
15h ago

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 120.3 Esso - 120.3 Canadian Tire - 120.3 Ultramar - 120.3 Shell - 1...
15h ago

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: There's weekly Bingo at McDonalds Corners Agricultura...
15h ago

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? Dean Brown on the Sens in the playoffs!
The Battle of Ontario is back. The Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one of the NHL playoffs, here on 88.1 myFM. The ...
Apr 16, 2025

Local Greens do not officially endorse Liberal Foxton
The Lanark-Frontenac Green Party of Canada Riding Association does not officially endorse Liberal candidate Michelle Foxton. The clarificati...
Apr 16, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 120.3 Esso - 120.3 Canadian Tire - 120.3 Ultramar - 120.3 Shell - 1...
Apr 16, 2025

Ontario Health Coalition feels confusing messaging is behind measles outbreaks, declining vaccination rates
The Ontario Health Coalition is calling on Public Health leaders to give clear and urgent preventative advice around measles as the outbreak...
Apr 16, 2025
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Brent Wallace discusses Senators playoffs, matchup with Leafs
The 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway this Easter weekend and it's going to be the Battle of Ontario in round one between the Ottawa...
Apr 16, 2025

Smiths Falls joins growing opposition to strong mayoral powers
Smiths Falls council unanimously opposed the pending strong mayoral powers they and 168 other municipalities are set to receive in May which...
Apr 16, 2025

Maple madness hits Perth as producers race to keep up with epic sap season
Maple syrup producers are calling it a record season as they get ready for the annual Festival of the Maples on Saturday, April 26. With war...
Apr 16, 2025

Could basic income help stop abuse? Carleton Place event explores bold solution
A special event at Carleton Place Town Hall will explore how basic income could help end the cycle of intimate partner violence. Hosted by t...
Apr 16, 2025

Two drivers busted in one day for driving while prohibited in Lanark County
Lanark County OPP have charged two men with driving while prohibited during separate incidents on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Drummond-North E...
Apr 16, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall on Wednesday...
Apr 16, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? Public health talks vaccinations
National Immunization Awareness Week runs April 21 to 30, and the South East Health Unit is reminding families to stay up to date on vaccine...
Apr 15, 2025

All Candidates meeting tonight in Carleton Place
There is an All Candidates Night this evening at the Carleton Town Hall at 6:30pm for the riding of Lanark-Frontenac. The event is being hos...
Apr 15, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 120.6 Esso - 120.9 Canadian Tire - 120.6 Ultramar - 120.6 Shell - 1...
Apr 15, 2025

Town of Perth opposes strong mayoral powers
At a special Perth council meeting on Monday, the sole item on the agenda was the Ontario government's proposal to bestow strong mayoral pow...
Apr 15, 2025

Lanark-Frontenac Liberal Canadidate Foxton meets voters in Carleton Place
Michelle Foxton, the Lanark-Frontenac Liberal Candidate, held a meet and greet in Carleton Place on Saturday April 12. Shortened introductor...
Apr 15, 2025

Paul Lancione makes case for NDP in LGTIRL
When asked what the largest federal election issue facing residents in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes , NDP Candidate P...
Apr 15, 2025

Important change to burn permits in Beckwith Township
There have been changes to burn permit regulations in Beckwith Township. All residents must now call to activate their burn permit before ev...
Apr 15, 2025

Three young adults charged following several area thefts
Three young adults are facing charges in connection with a series of thefts across Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville counties across the month of...
Apr 15, 2025

Details on Rideau Lakes by-election
The Township of Rideau Lakes By-Election will be held June 20th through the 26th. It's to fill the Ward 3 South Crosby seat vacated by Joan ...
Apr 15, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: MMLT's fourth birdhouse fundraiser auction runs April...
Apr 15, 2025

What's Good Lanark Leeds: Linden Housing Co-operative lands $12 million loan
Linden Housing Co-operative received $12 million in loans through the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation last month. Chair Steven Welchner ...
Apr 14, 2025