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At Lanark County council, councillors formally supported a motion from the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus opposing the ALTO high-speed rail project in its current form. The Caucus represents 11 counti...

The provincial and federal governments have inked a deal that aims to see more housing built in Ontario. Prime Minster Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford were in Toronto on Monday to announce that the ...

Two people are facing charges after a lost credit card was used several times in Smiths Falls. Police say the investigation began after a victim reported their credit card missing and later discovered...

Residents in Perth may notice increased police activity on Thursday, April 2. The RCMP National Emergency Response Team will be conducting a planned training exercise at the town's water tower between...

Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall on Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Free admission; purchase bingo cards as desired. You're invited for a thoughtful, ...

The Downtown Heritage Perth BIA is back with 15 participating local restaurants and cafes to deliver a great two-week culinary extravaganza from April 8th to the 22nd. During these weeks of waking you...

A late-night call about a person climbing a water tower has led to charges in Smiths Falls. The Smiths Falls Police Service says officers responded to a 9-1-1 call on March 6, 2026, reporting an indiv...

A Tay Valley Township resident is facing impaired driving and stunt driving charges after a traffic stop in Lanark County. Officers with the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police s...

Smiths Falls is moving ahead with the public consultation phase of their Climate Action Plan as it inches towards approval. The town's aiming to have net-zero emissions by 2050, and cut back by 20% as...

Carleton Place council has put the brakes on a planned childcare fee hike. Council's committee recently approved a 2.1% increase to the daycare rates for school-aged children. It wouldn't have applied...