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Former Perth Police Chief 'Ace' Halladay dies at 89
The Town of Perth is mourning the loss of a respected former police chief. Thomas Asahel "Ace" Halladay passed away on Saturday, July 12 in Ottawa at the age of 89. Halladay served as Perth's Chief of...
Jul 17, 2025
RCMP, others warn of North Koreans masking as job candidates for Canadian businesses
The Government of Canada has issued a joint advisory warning Canadian businesses about the risks of unknowingly hiring North Korean IT workers posing as foreign freelancers. The alert, issued by the R...
Jul 17, 2025
Secrets unlocked as Rideau Lakes reopens historic doors
Rideau Lakes is bringing back its Doors Open event for the first time in nearly a decade, giving visitors rare access to 19 fascinating sites, for free, August 16 and 17. Organized by the Municipal He...
Jul 17, 2025
Increased police presence in Smiths Falls linked to ongoing missing person investigation
Residents in Smiths Falls can expect to see a heightened police presence today on Empress Avenue as officers carry out a search warrant tied to an ongoing missing person investigation. Ontario Provinc...
Jul 16, 2025
Smiths Falls to increase mayor, council salary for next term
Smiths Falls intends to increase the salary for the mayor and council members for the next election. A staff report showed their current rates are about 15% below the average of neighbouring councils....
Jul 16, 2025
Wanted Perth man faces additional charges following stolen vehicle recovery
A male, wanted on outstanding arrest warrants, faces new charges after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Perth. On Friday, July 11, 2025, shortly before 5:30 p.m., a member of the Lanark County Detach...
Jul 16, 2025
OPP cracking down on transport trucks and aggressive drivers this week
The Ontario Provincial Police are focusing on commercial vehicle safety this week as part of Operation Safe Driver Week, running until Saturday across the province. Working with the Ministry of Transp...
Jul 16, 2025
Free admission to provincial parks on Friday
Ontario Parks is inviting the public to celebrate Healthy Parks, Healthy People on Friday. To mark the occasion, all provincial parks will offer free day-use admission. Officials say connecting with n...
Jul 16, 2025
$470 million balanced budget approved for UCDSB
The Upper Canada District School Board approved a balanced budget for the 2025-26 school year last month. The $470 million budget includes nearly $72 million in capital projects and 67.2 million in sp...
Jul 16, 2025
Perth Curling Club among six local groups receiving provincial funding
The Perth Curling Club's among six local non-profits receiving funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation this year. They're using a $64,700 grant to upgrade their heating and air condition system a...
Jul 16, 2025
