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Rob Hennessy wants to represent South Crosby as its next councillor. Recently retired from his supervisor for properties and parks position after almost 19 years with Rideau Lakes, Hennessy says it's ...

The Lanark County Paramedic Service responded to 3,458 calls for service in the first quarter of 2025. That's a 27% jump from the same time last year within Lanark County. What's down by 33% is calls ...

Canadian travel to the U.S. is dropping fast, with many blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for his tariffs. In March, vehicle crossings at Ogdensburg fell nearly 25% compared to last year. People cro...

For those with seasonal allergies, warm weather isn't always something to celebrate. We spoke with Daniel Coates, Director at the Aerobiology Research Laboratories, who says if local residents experie...

A 31-year-old man has been charged following an intimate partner violence investigation in Perth. Lanark County OPP say the incident happened on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at a home in town. Officers arres...

The Ontario government is investing $28,724 in Rideau Lakes to improve local emergency preparedness. The funding, part of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, will help the township purchase a ...

The nomination period has offically closed and the candidates have been determined for the Rideau Lakes by-election to fill the vacant South Crosby seat. Jordan De Long wants to represent the ward, te...

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has launched an investigation after a 15-month-old child was seriously injured in a driveway incident involving an OPP officer in the Oxford Mills area. The...

This year's McHappy Day was a tremendous success, with McDonald's restaurants in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, and Kemptville raising over $91,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. Ti...

Local MP Michael Barrett says that the Conservative Party fully supports their leader Pierre Poilievre. He says that Poilievre will make sure the party will learn the lessons that resulted in them fal...