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Dillon Consulting's Affordable and Inclusive Housing Plan provided recommendations Smiths Falls council could take to address the affordable housing crisis. The plan provided few surprises to the coun...

A new prenatal program is now available for expectant and new parents in eastern Ontario. South East Public Health has launched Bump to Baby, a free, virtual prenatal course designed to support famili...

The Town of Perth is responding to a watermain break on Wilson St. E. between Halton St. and Robinson St. Staff are onsite working to locate the leak site so that repairs can be conducted. Work is exp...

We continue our local candidate profiles as head to Election Day in Ontario. Marlene Spruyt is the Green Party Candidate in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston was asked what she considers top issues for voters...

A new off-leash dog park is officially coming to Darou Farm after the community successfully raised $30,000 to match town funding. The initiative began when Perth Council approved the project in June ...

There's an All-Candidates meeting Tuesday night at the Perth Civitan Club. Voters can hear from candidates running in the provincial election in the riding of Lanark Frontenac Kingston. It begins at 6...

Online shopping in places like Facebook Marketplace has grown in popularity over the years, and so have the number of scammers trying to get your money. The OPP's Bill Dickson says common sense should...

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) has approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar for submission to the Ministry of Education by March 1, 2025. The decision was made during the board meet...

The Mississippi Mills council's committee has passed two motions that bring a battery energy storage system closer to approval at 6299 County Road 29. Compass Energy is applying to develop a 15-megawa...

Family Day in Ontario is a time for families to come together and enjoy quality time. However, it's essential to know what's open and closed on this statutory holiday to plan your day effectively. Her...