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Prices continue to soar as Middle East tensions shake global oil markets. The U.S.-Israel attack on Iran has ensured the steady increase in oil shipments costs. Local MP Michael Barrett says he's stun...

Transport Canada has opened a nationwide consultation to better understand how vehicle headlight glare affects road users at night. The survey, open until April 20, asks Canadians over 16 to share the...

A local citizens' group is being recognized for its efforts to protect sensitive natural areas in Lanark County. At their annual general meeting in Perth on March 25th, the Friends of the Tay presente...

Here's what's up! There's weekly Bingo at McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall tonight. Join in every Thursday at 194 Camerons Rd. Doors open at 5:30 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM. Snacks and drinks availab...

Smiths Falls Police say four youths are in custody following a lockdown at Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the school just after 11:10 a.m...

At 4:40 am on Easter Sunday, Carleton Place fire services responded to a fire on a balcony at an apartment building on Bridge Street on the corner of High Street. The fire burned through a section of ...

Efforts to expand affordable housing in Smiths Falls continue to face challenges, even as local leaders push for progress. Mayor Shawn Pankow says the town remains committed, but relies heavily on fun...

Violence inside hospitals is becoming a growing concern across Ontario, according to the Ontario Medical Association. Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Emergency physician Dr. Allan Drummond sa...

Perth's Director of Community Services Cathy McNally brought forward a report on Communities in Bloom to council's March committee meeting. She had received an invitation from the organization for Per...

The Seed Library is now open at the Perth & District Library, offering residents a free way to grow their own food and support a more sustainable community. Each spring, the library sets up the se...