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Canada Wide Warrant issued for man known to frequent area
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of his Statutory Re...
Nov 26, 2024
Smile! You may be on camera in Rideau Lakes
Rideau Lakes is considering adding video surveillance at their municipal sites A report pegged the cost for 35 cameras across 13 properties at $193,700, plus a $700 annual renewal fee for each camera....
Nov 26, 2024
How the Canada Post strike is impacting one local charity
The Salvation Army is hoping that people who regularly contributed to their regular mailout program during the holidays will visit a kettle during the postal strike. Major Chad Ingram says it's a grea...
Nov 26, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 16 days of activism with Lanark County Interval House
Lanark County Interval House began 16 days of activism Monday to raise awareness of the effort to end violence against women. Emma Kinsman says there's a different focus every day. This year, Interval...
Nov 25, 2024
Four residents recipients of 2024 Lanark County Award of Excellence
The 2024 Lanark County Awards of Excellence were presented this month at county council. Among the four recipients was Kristine Fair, the chair of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundati...
Nov 25, 2024 photo provided
New ER at Carleton Place hospital nearing completion
The new Emergency Department at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital is nearing completion. They're set to welcome patients in the new year after a few delays. The hospital's planning a...
Nov 25, 2024
Prime Minister Trudeau pausing HST, GST on essential items for two months
Canadians are set to receive a temporary tax break on essential items like groceries and toys, just in time for the holidays The tax break, which will last for two months, applies to the Goods and Ser...
Nov 22, 2024
Town of Perth considering significant tax hike
The Town of Perth isn't immune to the rising cost of living and as a result, are considering a steep tax levy increase for 2025. Town staff recommended a 10% jump in tax rates, coupled with a 6% annua...
Nov 22, 2024
There's a new chair at the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Chris Cummings is the new chair of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. This'll be his first term as chair of the board. He's the trustee for Brockville, Smiths Falls and Leeds Count...
Nov 22, 2024
Perth man facing charges for driving without license
A Perth man's facing charges after a Carleton Place traffic stop. Lanark County OPP pulled the driver over on O'Donovan Drive on November 18th just before 7 p.m, and learned they didn't have a license...
Nov 22, 2024
