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Conservative Candidate Barrett says country can't afford another Liberal term
Conservative Candidate in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand-Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett says Canada needs a plan to stand on its own. Speaking with our Bruce Wylie, Barrett says people are openin...
Apr 25, 2025 MP Michael Barrett (File photo)
Smiths Falls jail cells to track heartrates of detainees as of Friday
Two biometric monitoring systems are being installed at the Smiths Falls Police cells. Police Chief Jodi Empey says it's non-invasive, no individuals are going to be hooked up to anything. The monitor...
Apr 25, 2025
Rideau Valley works to save endangered bats this spring
The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) is stepping up to protect endangered bats, thanks to a generous grant from TC Energy's Build Strong program. The funding will allow the Foundation to b...
Apr 25, 2025
Meatball Madness for Parkinsons returns Saturday
The second annual Meatball Madness fundraiser for Parkinsons Community Network is being held Saturday. Advocate Pat Evans referred to a Parkinsons Canada report about how expensive the disease is.
Apr 25, 2025
Tay Valley man charged after spousal assault investigation
Lanark County OPP have charged a 49-year-old man following an intimate partner violence investigation in Tay Valley Township. Police say officers responded to a call at a home on April 6, 2025. One ma...
Apr 25, 2025
Carleton Place High School gets boost in $10.4 million sports upgrade
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is investing $10.4 million in sports infrastructure upgrades, including significant enhancements at Carleton Place High School. This is part of a multi-y...
Apr 25, 2025 .shock / Depositphotos.com
Long-time friend reflects on the larger than life Noreen Young
While most with a successful career would enjoy their retirement at 65, Noreen Young created Puppets Up, a festival celebrating the art of locals and international stars alike in Almonte that brought ...
Apr 24, 2025 Picture via Puppets Up Facebook page
Perth man sentenced following guilty plea to sexual interference involving minor
A Perth man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to sexual interference in a case involving a minor. Andrew Ryerson was arrested September 1st and originally faced five char...
Apr 24, 2025 Perth Courthouse (File photo)
Ontario aims to fast-track Ring of Fire mining with new legislation
The Ontario government is moving to speed up development in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region through new legislation aimed at cutting red tape and streamlining approvals for major resource project...
Apr 24, 2025
Local Liberal candidate Edmonds seeks seat, doesn't live in riding
Lorna Jean Edmonds is the Liberal Candidate for Leeds-Grenville Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. After running provincially, Edmonds tells myFM she's now running in this riding and what this electio...
Apr 24, 2025
