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"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
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 23, 2026
Fourth person charged in Smiths Falls homicide investigation
A fourth person has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Smiths Falls. Ontario Provincial Police say 42-year-old Mark Fenton of Smiths Falls was arrested April 21, 2026, and cha...
Apr 22, 2026
Smiths Falls council supports high-speed rail - but only if they're part of it
Smiths Falls Councillor Peter McKenna put forth a motion Monday night to support the Alto high-speed rail project, so long as the town is either included as a stop or is home to a maintenance and stor...
Apr 22, 2026 Smiths Falls Councillor Peter McKenna put forth the motion in support of Alto high-speed rail.
OPP identifies victim in Perth homicide investigation
Ontario Provincial Police has released the identity of the man killed in a homicide investigation in Perth. Police say officers responded on April 12 to Last Duel Park around 3:15 p.m., where a person...
Apr 22, 2026
