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Smiths Falls council's expecting a first draft of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) by the end of the summer. Senior Planner Karle Grenke said with transportation, the town's in a decent shape. Thi...

The Town of Perth is letting residents know about a slight delay in the BMO alleyway upgrade project. The work, originally set to begin last week, is expected to start Monday following an ongoing labo...

More than 90 staff members with the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) were celebrated yesterday during the annual Long Service Awards Ceremony at the Carleton Place Canoe Club. Employees from A...

Carleton Place residents can expect traffic delays and detours as town crews tackle several construction projects this week. The Public Works Department says work is planned on Bennett and Duncan Stre...

The drama continues as the province has weighed in over the use of strong mayor powers by Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom. In May, Hoogenboom invoked strong mayor powers to veto a council decision ...

The latest hiring in the QMJHL has some local flavour to it. Jason Clarke was named head coach of the Cape Breton Eagles Thursday, becoming the club's 11th in franchise history. Clarke was owner, gene...

Smiths Falls is preparing to send two delegations requests for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference this August. Town officials are making a renewed push for funding to support thei...

Rideau Lakes Councillor Paula Banks put a motion forth Monday requesting all communication and information provided to and received by Mayor Arie Hoogenboom regarding the option for a municipal office...

A change in regulations has led to another cost increase for the Confederation Bridge project in Smiths Falls. Town council approved just under $59,000 in additional funding to upgrade electrical infr...

Some cooler weather and a few rain drops didn't stop people from flocking to Sirens Boatworks in Merrickville for an antique wooden boat show on Saturday May 31st. Dozens of gleaming floating artworks...