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"Buy Canadian" movement takes different form amid trade war
The buy Canadian movement has grown since the dawn of the Trade War, but the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it differs from the buy local campaigns we've come to support in recent ye...
Mar 19, 2025
Lanark ATM theft attempt fails, suspect arrested, two flee
A Gatineau man's been charged after a failed ATM break-in in Lanark. OPP officers responded to the bank at 11:20 P.M. on March 17th where they arrested the man at the scene. Two other individuals fled...
Mar 19, 2025 pabkov / Depositphotos.com
Carleton Place Canadians finish first in division, second overall during statement regular season
The Carleton Place Canadians wrapped up the CCHL season first place in the Robinson Division and are poised for a deep playoff run. The Canadians have been bounced in the first round of the playoffs i...
Mar 19, 2025
Budget workshop scheduled as Lanark Highlands staff propose 4.4% tax rate increase
It's a 4.4% proposed tax increase in the Lanark Highlands 2025 budget. That would result in the average taxpayer chipping in $74.39 more for the year. A big ticket item is the $2.5 million Sheridan Ra...
Mar 19, 2025
UCDSB mandates in-person meetings for trustees
The Upper Canada District School Board has approved new governance changes, including 10 in-person meetings per year. Board and Committee members must attend in person unless under special circumstanc...
Mar 19, 2025
Ottawa resident charged with impaired driving on Highway 7
A 65-year-old from Ottawa's facing impaired driving charges. Lanark County OPP pulled the suspect over on Highway 7 on Friday evening just east of McNeeley Avenue in Carleton Place. Karol Sjolund is f...
Mar 18, 2025
Smiths Falls exploring "twinning" with Ukrainian town
Smiths Falls is considering a twinning agreement with a municipality in Ukraine, which would see the two municipalities share ideas about a variety of topics. They were approached by Walter Palagniuk ...
Mar 18, 2025 A Canada-Ukraine flag flies in Smiths Falls as a show of support
Lanark County takes a stand with 'Buy Canadian' resolution
Lanark County Council has passed a resolution supporting the Team Canada approach in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports and 10 per cent on energy,...
Mar 18, 2025
Northland Power's big donation keeps outdoor rink open for all
Volunteers at the Elgin Outdoor Rink can now keep the ice clear thanks to a $3,000 donation from Northland Power. The company, which operates a generating station near Crosby, stepped in to help when ...
Mar 18, 2025 via Rideau Lakes "Photo: Jacob Ware (left) and Cory Sauve (far right) presenting on behalf of Northland Power, a cheque donation of $3,000 received by Councillor Linda Carr (centre) to go towards the purchase of a new Snow Blower for the Elgin outdoor rink."
Perth man facing nine charges following significant drug bust
An investigation lasting several months resulted in several charges for a Perth man. Officers executed a search warrant on Rogers Road March 13th and seized approximately 13-grams of suspected crack c...
Mar 17, 2025
