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Province to audit children aid societies
The provincial government is launching a wide-scale audit of children aid societies. Premier Doug Ford said at a news conference last week he's heard numerous stories of mishandled funds by executives...
Oct 07, 2024 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
23 licensed child care spaces coming to Portland
23 new licensed child care spaces are coming to Portland next Fall. The new child care spaces will be operated by the Rideau Lakes Early Learning Centre and be located inside Portland's Emanuel Herita...
Oct 07, 2024
Fire Prevention Week highlights importance of smoke alarms
Sunday kicks off Fire Prevention Week and the theme this year aligns well with the messaging the Perth Fire Service and its Fire Chief Trevor Choffe has been hammering home over the last month. We'll ...
Oct 04, 2024
UCDSB conducting boundary review as purse strings tighten ahead of budget cuts
With the Upper Canada District School Board expecting large cuts to transportation funding next year, they're conducting a full boundary review for the Athens family of schools. What initially prompte...
Oct 04, 2024
Fraud targeting local garages has police on high alert
Lanark County OPP are investigating a fraud that targets garages. At least three area businesses have been contacted by a woman who goes by Helene said she wants to buy a large quanity of tires and ri...
Oct 04, 2024
Ontario clerks want A.I. addressed in updated Municipal Elections Act
The Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers wants to see an update to the Municipal Elections Act, something that hasn't been done in over 30 years. They've drawn up several recommendations to ...
Oct 04, 2024
Merger discussions continue among local health units
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit continues merger discussions with other health units in the region, including KFL&A Public Health. Their medical officer of health, Peter Oglaza...
Oct 04, 2024
PSFDH annual report shows busy but positive year
The 2023-24 Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Annual Report is out. The hospital says it was quite the busy year but there were lots of positives. They reduced in-hospital falls by over 32% a...
Oct 04, 2024 Photo: Town of Perth
Carleton Place Walmart targeted for significant thefts twice in five days
A pair of Walmart thefts in Carleton Place have police looking for the suspects. Lanark County OPP say the first theft took place September 25th when four black males wearing dark clothing and medical...
Oct 04, 2024 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Predict your time, win a prize at Sunday's 5K Walk/Run for MRI campaign
Stewart Park's the location for Sunday's Prediction 5K run/walk for the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation. Organizer Janis Sullivan says this is a no pressure way to raise money for ...
Oct 03, 2024
