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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Optimism rising over new housing development in Perth
Steven Welchner hopes to help bring co-operative housing to Perth. They want to build 80 units on a yet-to-be-identified plot, and continue to fundraise to so. The Chair of the Linden Co-Operative Hou...
Apr 29, 2024
Road trip? Make sure your car's ready for the summer driving season
As the temperature rises and the days get longer, it's time to prepare your car or truck for the summer driving season. Gas prices are higher than they have been in two years, but we're so lucky to li...
Apr 27, 2024
Travel the 401? Here's what the OPP think of new speed limits
When the maximum speed limit hits 110 km/hr. on sections of certain 400 series highways this July, OPP SGT. Kerry Schmidt with the highway safety division says the stunt driving threshold will not cha...
Apr 26, 2024
Two shot with pellet gun in Perth
Police in Perth are investigating an assault that occurred Wednesday night. Around 8 p.m., Lanark County OPP responded to a report of two males in their mid-fifties being shot by a pellet gun in a Gor...
Apr 26, 2024 Photo: OPP X
Montague gets their councilor
Montague Township has appointed Trevor Johnson as the newest council member. Deputy Reeve Bill Caroll has faith Johnson will represent the township well. Johnson was one of seven residents who sought ...
Apr 25, 2024
Watching the water: RVCA maintains local flood outlook
The Upper Rideau Valley Watershed has maintained its flood outlook for the properties around Bobs and Christie Lakes. Since early April, the region has received just over 100mm of rainfall. The weathe...
Apr 25, 2024
Growing food in an urban environment: learn how
Fresh off its success with Earth Fest, the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee presents: Growing Food in Urban Environments - A Talk with Celebrated Author Lorraine Johnson. The event is c...
Apr 25, 2024
Be part of the Downtown Carleton Place Art "Expedition"
If you'd like your visual artwork displayed on a light post banner in Downtown Carleton Place this summer, act quickly. The Carleton Place Business Improvement Area Project intends to beautify the urb...
Apr 25, 2024
Paws off! Smiths Falls dog park closed in May for renovations
Smiths Falls has put a paws on the fun at the Dog Park on Old Slys Road for the month of May. The closure is to give it a fetching makeover. Canine regulars are being urged to leash their excitement a...
Apr 25, 2024
What the cluck? Backyard chickens could be coming to Smiths Falls
Chickens may one day be coming to a backyard near you. Smiths Falls staff is exploring the feasibility of a program which would allow residents with appropriate space to raise up to six hens in their ...
Apr 25, 2024
