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Smiths Falls is now one of 35 Ontario municipalities offering an online marriage application process. Applicants can submit all necessary documents electronically through a secure portal and once that...

Lanark County heard its second growth projection report from consultant's Watson and Associates. It's more of the same from the initial presentation, with manager Adam Fischer saying some municipaliti...

Two occupants of a small plane were unhurt after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the water of Head Pond near the Arnprior Airport. Both the Lanark County and Renfrew OPP detatc...

Nurses in most long-term care homes in Ontario are about to receive their biggest wage increase in over 30 years, according to their union. A recent arbitration decision grants members of the Ontario ...

When a thunderstorm warning is issued in Lanark and Leeds during late spring or early summer, it is crucial to take immediate precautions to ensure safety. Thunderstorms in this region can be severe, ...

It's happening sooner than expected. Beer, wine, and ready-to-drink cocktails will be available in Ontario corner stores this fall. Premier Doug Ford announced the move today, which he says means conv...

A woman was struck by a vehicle on Foster Street near Wilson Thursday afternoon. The OPP told myFM the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. The woman was walking through the parking area adjacent to...

With the Victoria Day long-weekend upon us, it's worth noting what's open and what's closed. As always, LCBO and Beer stores are closed throughout the day, but alcohol sales will continue in corner st...

Rideau Lakes Grassroots Group is a community-led organization keeping tabs on town council. Spokesperson Wendy Alford made a delegation last week to council to share their message and dispute some pre...

There'll be a delegation from the Smiths Falls Station Theatre before council moves ahead to renew its building lease for another 10 years. Council didn't rubber stamp the renewal because as Dawn Quin...