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New program lets firefighters know who's in your house during an emergency
Share Life Saving information, or not; it's your choice. Community Connect is a new platform to link your household to the Mississippi Mills Fire Department database. Visit their website to create a f...
Jul 26, 2024
Smiths Falls man arrested again following posting bail for the third time in July
The Ontario bail system is something Smiths Falls Police have talked about before in needing to be reformed and another example why happened recently. 35-year-old Ben Duhamel was arrested July 22nd fo...
Jul 25, 2024 SFPS Police Chief Jodi Empey
Two constables to be hired in Smiths Falls to meet demand
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey received the green light from the police board to hire two additional constables. She says they'll be important hires to both remain in compliance with the police ...
Jul 25, 2024
Another funding boost coming to address emergency department training
The provincial government's putting $10 million into its emergency department care training in hopes to address the staffing shortage across Ontario hospitals. Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sy...
Jul 24, 2024 Minister Sylvia Jones at a February 22, 2023 press conference
It's National Drowning Prevention Week
It's National Drowning Prevention Week. Mary-Kate Townsend from the Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition provided some water safety tips. She adds you should always swim with a buddy and wear a life...
Jul 24, 2024
Date selected for opening of Almonte hospital CT Scan
The Almonte General Hospital is showing off its new CT Scan for donors July 30th. The opening celebration takes place 2 to 4 p.m. in the Octagon Room of the hospital with officials on hand to reflect ...
Jul 24, 2024
Registration open for annual Naismith 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Registration's open for the annual Naismith 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte. Organizers are also in need of volunteers to assist on the day. You can register ...
Jul 24, 2024
FoodCycler pilot program a huge success in Carleton Place
The FoodCycler Pilot Program in Carleton Place wrapped up and it was a huge success. 97% of the 467 participating households said they'll continue to use the product, which electrically processes food...
Jul 24, 2024
Premier Doug Ford believes President Joe Biden made right call to not seek re-election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said US President Joe Biden not seeking re-election against former President Donald Trump was the right decision after serving in public office for over 50 years. He made the...
Jul 23, 2024 Premier Doug Ford (2024 file photo)
Lanark County OPP arrest Kitchener man for impaired driving
A Kitchener resident was charged with impaired driving by the Lanark OPP on July 17, 2024. A 53 year-old, was arrested in Perth after a traffic complaint. His licence is suspended for 90 days, and his...
Jul 23, 2024
