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Animal shelters see it every year - an influx of rabbits coming to the door in the weeks following Easter. If you are interested in getting a rabbit after Easter and have done all the proper research ...

A 4-3 vote carried a motion in Smiths Falls calling on the provincial and federal governments to collaborate and design a universal basic income program for working-age adults. In her work as Executiv...

The Township of Rideau Lakes wants to see cell service improved in Elgin and the surrounding areas. They're requesting upgrades be made by Bell Mobility to make that happen and residents and visitors ...

The Town of Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley Township, Tay Valley Township, and Mississippi Mills have implemented total burn bans until further notice. This is a trend we expect to see after a ...

Lanark County plans to have another busy season of road work. Public Works plans to complete pavement preservation on 17 kilometers of roads this year, with rehabilitation scheduled for about 28km and...

Ahead of the Eclipse on April 8th, we spoke with Optometrist Markus Minder about the dos and don'ts when it comes to your vision. Minder says don't trust buying special glasses online.   Minder a...

It's do or die tonight for the Carleton Place Junior Canadians. They take on the Richmond Royals in Game 7 of the EOJHL Richardson Division Finals, with the winner advancing to the Barkley Cup Finals....

Lanark County is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions resulting from a shortened winter. You're being asked to remain respectful and use extreme caution when discarding cigarettes, open air...

The Smiths Falls Police Service is reminding parents about inappropriate cell phone and social media use in the town, particularly among kids aged 10-18. Constable Sean Keogan says sometimes kids get ...

Good Morning! Here's to Tuesday! The sixth best day of the week! Have something you'd like to share on the 48? Please send us a submission here! STUFF TO DO There's a Community Health and Wellness Fai...