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Dustin Bulloch is the new Ward 3 councillor for Rideau Lakes. He told myFM he has solid relationship with all existing councillors, and hopes to convert that into closing the divide in a combative cha...

Mississippi Mills is projected to have a 37 hectare land deficit by 2051 according to a recent study. The report recommends they explore a boundary expansion, but Mayor Christa Lowry said right now th...

Dustin Bulloch will represent Ward 3 for the remainder of the council term after winning the Rideau Lakes by-election Thursday night. Bulloch was the heavy favourite among the voting population, which...

Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom says he won't be bullied into stepping down as some members of councillors call on him to do so. It's the latest salvo in a two-year turf battle in which the mayor s...

Ontario's universities are about to receive funding to help develop more teachers. Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn announced that the province is makin...

The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) marked a big year of progress at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, held June 24 at Almonte General Hospital. The event brought together staff, volunteers, b...

Perth Fire Services has a new ride- a bright red, top-mounted pumper fire truck has officially joined the fleet, bringing modern technology and improved features to better serve the town. The new truc...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) has received an $89,700 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to support new mentorship programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. On Friday, June 13th...

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region. Locally heavy rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm is expected in thunderstorms Friday afternoon through Friday night. Heavy downpours...

Mississippi Mills has lowered their flags to half mast on municipal buildings to honour the life of 9-year-old Archer Lowe, who died after being hit by a school bus while riding his bike Wednesday aft...