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Area resident and former COO of Shopify Toby Shannan made a presentation to Lanark County council about keeping the Perth campus of Algonquin College in town and expanding its offerings. Shannan expla...

The funding formula for Ontario public health units is being reviewed. If it's adjusted, it'll be the second significant change in a short time for the South East Health Unit, which wrapped up its mer...

A Smiths Falls man is facing charges after allegedly ordering his dog to attack police. It happened May 10th while officers were on patrol. Police say they recognized the suspect as someone wanted for...

Rideau Lakes councillors will now be able to answer public questions directed at them instead of having the meeting's chair answer on their behalf. It's another tweak to the procedural by-law, this on...

The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team has named Ashley Killeen as its new executive director. Killeen has 17 years of healthcare experience including leadership positions at CHEO and Pinecrest Queenswa...

Drummond/North Elmsley has its Senior of the Year-Grant McFarlane. Grant's contributions to the community include years of dedication to the Ferguson's Falls Hall Music Social, 30 years of service at ...

Lanark County council recently heard the 2024 Housing and Homelessness Report from Director of Social Service Emily Hollington. Hollington went over some numbers, including a significant spike in yout...

Smiths Falls council looks set to approve the construction of a temporary gravel parking lot on Ferarra Drive for Cataraqui trail users at their next council meeting. Councillor Chris McGuire said he'...

A 26-year-old Perth man's facing six charges following an intimate partner violence investigation. A recent incident in the town resulted in the arrest of the male by Lanark County OPP. The male has b...

Starting Monday, June 16, parking at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital will cost $5 a day. The Emergency lot's getting a new gated system with card-only payment while other lots will sta...