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Holiday donation campaign push continues for PSFDH Foundation
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is still looking for donations over the holiday season, as there has been no shortag...
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Here's how much your taxes in Perth are going up
At Perth Council's Dec 9th meeting, a final vote was taken to approve the 2026 budget and its 8% tax hike and a 6% jump in water/sewer billi...
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Teen charged after parked vehicle complaint in Lanark Highlands
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident with impaired driving after a...
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Historic K&P Trail enters new chapter as counties sign transfer deal
The Counties of Frontenac, Renfrew and Lanark have taken a major step toward local stewardship of the historic K&P Trail. The three coun...
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Angel Tree generosity fills buildings as Lanark County rallies for kids
The Lanark County Angel Tree program is being called another strong success, thanks to widespread community generosity. Organizers say the a...
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The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Today, the Civitan Clubs of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Lanark and Almonte are back with Civitan Radio Bingo at 6...
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What's good? The annual Christmas Dinner in Perth is back for its 41st year!
Perth's Christmas Day dinner returns as a full-town celebration at Code's Mill The annual Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner is once again...
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Update: Child dies after head-on collision east of Perth
A 10-year-old child injured in a head-on collision east of Perth has died in hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. The collision was repo...
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MP Barrett offers condolences after Australian attack on Hanukah celebration
Michael Barrett, the MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, has condemned a deadly attack on a Hanukah celebration at Bon...
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MPP Steve Clark weighs in on latest Rideau Lakes council drama
A legal notice sent to five Rideau Lakes councillors has intensified divisions after Mayor Arie Hoogenboom and Councillors Marcia Maxwell an...
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Lanark Highlands to fight Cavanagh appeal at Ontario Land Tribunal
Lanark Highlands Township is preparing to oppose Cavanagh Construction's appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) after Council directed it...
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Smiths Falls looking at 8.3% tax rate increase
Smiths Falls council is staring at an 8.3% tax rate increase with various budget pressures forcing future tough decisions. An additional $1....
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The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food wraps a very successful year
The annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign made its final stops for 2025 this week. In Athens, 1,575 pounds of food and $3,...
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Perth Polar Bear Plunge calls for teams as global supporters return for milestone year
The founder of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge says teams and individuals can still sign up as organizers prepare for another huge New Year's Da...
Dec 15, 2025

Perth museum mainstay marks 35 years preserving local history
The Town of Perth is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most dedicated heritage champions. Debbie Sproule is marking 35 years of s...
Dec 15, 2025

Two men rescued after falling through thin ice on Dog Lake
Two people are safe after a dramatic ice-rescue on Dog Lake, northeast of Kingston, Thursday night. Frontenac OPP, South Frontenac Fire and ...
Dec 15, 2025

Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 113.3 Esso - 111.3 Canadian Tire - 111.6 Ultramar - 113.3 Shell - 1...
Dec 15, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls serves its community meal every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. Doors open at 1...
Dec 15, 2025

What's good? Ambre McLean's Christmas concert returns!
Smiths Falls singer-songwriter Ambre McLean is bringing her annual Christmas concert back to the Smiths Falls Station Theatre for two festiv...
Dec 15, 2025

The top stories of the week in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds
Here are this week's top five stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca, based on your views. Five Rideau Lakes councillors are being warned they could...
Dec 14, 2025

Lanark OPP warn homeowners after contractor scam reports
Lanark County OPP are asking for the public's help after a series of reported contractor scams targeting homeowners. Police say a man has be...
Dec 12, 2025

Smiths Falls makes pitch to become stop along Alto's high speed train service
Smiths Falls council asked their questions to Alto Rail representatives in their bid to be a stop on the future path of the high-speed train...
Dec 12, 2025

Silence Broken: OPP Supt. Derek Needham, building relationships with a common goal
Silence Broken: The IPV Talks turns its focus this week to Superintendent Derek Needham of the Ontario Provincial Police, who shares how a s...
Dec 12, 2025

Athens Food Bank recipients of Saturday's BAM food drive - Here's what they need
The Athens Food Bank says this Saturday's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food stop comes at a critical time, with volunteers preparing C...
Dec 12, 2025

Delta food bank shares urgent wish list ahead of RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food
The Delta Food Bank says it is hoping for a strong turnout at this Saturday's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food stop as demand continu...
Dec 12, 2025

Drummond/North Elmsley approves 2026 budget with 6.98% tax increase
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has finalized its 2026 municipal budget, approving a 6.98% residential tax rate increase. For a h...
Dec 12, 2025

UCDSB book investment expands classroom collections in Perth and Almonte
Students in Perth and Almonte are among those benefiting from the Upper Canada District School Board's $1.5-million investment to expand sch...
Dec 12, 2025
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Overnight parking ban reminders issued as towns dig out from major storm
A reminder that overnight parking bans remain in effect across Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and several other communities as road cre...
Dec 12, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Smiths Falls Legion hosts Fish & Chips Night tonight from 4-7 p.m. at 7 Main Street East. One-piece meals are $15,...
Dec 12, 2025

What's good? CHIP on the Homestretch for affordable housing project
Growing community support for Perth's newest affordable housing project is helping the local fundraising effort close-in on halfway point of...
Dec 11, 2025
