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Today's gas prices
Perth MacEwen - 159.6 Esso - 151.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 151.9 Ultramar - 153.9 Shell - 151.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 161.6 Canadian Tire -161.9 Esso (Quickie) - 161.3 Ult...
Apr 24, 2026
OPP record check times drop after major review
The Ontario Provincial Police say turnaround times for online police record checks have improved significantly following a series of operational changes aimed at addressing previous delays. In 2025, t...
Apr 24, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Turpin's Trail performs Celtic and folk favourites tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 41 Market St. North, Smiths Falls. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 ...
Apr 24, 2026
Carleton Place reveals new sports complex concept
Carleton Place council got a first look at a concept plan for a new multi-use recreation facility at their April 21st meeting. The proposal would see a 5,000 square-meter sprung structure built on lan...
Apr 23, 2026
"We can't afford it," Town of Perth pleading for county help with climbing courthouse costs
The Town of Perth is paying $240,382 in court security and prisoner transport fees in 2026, and the cost is expected to climb drastically next year with oncoming hirings. With the current legislation,...
Apr 23, 2026 Perth Courthouse (File photo)
Flood warning issued for Mississippi River, Dalhousie Lake levels rising
A Flood Warning has been issued for parts of the Mississippi River watershed, with water levels continuing to rise in Dalhousie Lake and downstream areas. The warning, updated from a Flood Watch issue...
Apr 23, 2026
Record number of vendors and events set to energize Festival of the Maples
There will be no shortage of things to see and do at this year's Festival of the Maples in downtown Perth on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Organizer Brian Perkin says a record number of vendors will be ...
Apr 23, 2026
Kemptville jail fears grow as mayor pushes back on expansion rumours
The mayor of North Grenville says misinformation is fuelling concern about a proposed provincial correctional facility in Kemptville, insisting there is no plan to expand beyond its original scope. Th...
Apr 23, 2026
OPP charge Carleton Place man with impaired driving
The Ontario Provincial Police say a Carleton Place resident has been charged following an impaired driving investigation in Lanark County. Police say officers responded on April 18 just before 7:30 p....
Apr 23, 2026
Today's gas prices
Perth MacEwen - 159.6 Esso - 144.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 149.9 Ultramar - 149.9 Shell - 151.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 161.6 Canadian Tire -161.9 Esso (Quickie) - 161.3 Ult...
Apr 23, 2026
