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Tay Valley Township's 2025 Municipal Report Card shows strong development activity alongside a push to modernize municipal finances. The Township recorded more than $73 million in development in 2025,...

Lanark County Council has approved a new policy framework aimed at supporting affordable housing across the region. Council has adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 16, adding new policies designed to ...

Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall tonight. 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, respe...

Here's what's up! A free Pet Loss Support Group runs Tuesdays from April 14 to June 2, 6 to 8 p.m., at 8 Herriott St. in Perth. Facilitated by Samantha Davidson of FreeBird Counselling, the sessions p...

Three male youths are facing charges after a lockdown at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. Police say the students have been charged with possession of imitation weapons dangerous to public ...

With fuel approaching $2.00 per litre in the region, interest in electric vehicles is charging up again. Even though the fuel price spikes have only been with us for about a month, there are signs of ...

The 5-Arches Bridge rehabilitation is set to resume next month as the focus now turns to the top half of the bridge. The first phase of the bridge rehabilitation was completed last summer, involved in...

Smiths Falls is preparing for what Mayor Shawn Pankow says will be another busy and exciting summer, with events building on strong momentum from last year. Pankow says planning is already well underw...

In the fall of 2025, Stantec Consulting began working on preparing conceptual options to improve Centennial Park in Carleton Place, (just across the river from Riverside Park). Staff presented two opt...

Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open at 11, with the meal served at noon. All are welcome. The Table...