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If you have a student heading to Algonquin College, Carleton of U Ottawa next year, Minister of Colleges Jill Dunlop has some good news for you. And considering students are in the same "times are tou...

High water season is here and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority wants you to be prepared as they expect a widespread melt across the watershed this week with warmer temperatures. Inspecting you...

Chris McCormick is making his way through small towns to raise awareness about bullying. He's been walking between five and six kilometres a day since January 29th throughout the Ottawa Valley region ...

The 2023 figures from Lanark County Paramedic Service were presented earlier this month to the county. The overall total of 911 calls decreased by nearly 2,500 from 2022. Paramedic Chief Travis Mellem...

After a Barkley Cup Championship in 2022-23, the Perth Blue Wings fell one point short of making the EOJHL playoffs this season. The roster saw significant turnover and got much younger, and the coach...

Rideau Lakes Township have almost locked in their 2024 budget. After another lengthy discussion on some particular items, the municipal services committee agreed to recommend budget approval at the ne...

In a move to combat bullying and promote a culture of kindness, the Town of Smiths Falls has officially declared February 28, 2024, as "Pink Shirt Day". This proclamation aims to shine a spotlight on ...

Throughout March and April, the Table Community Food Centre will have a Community Navigator at the Perth & District Library every Wednesday from 2-5pm to offer support to individuals in navigating...

There's a new addition to the Carleton Place Arena. The town introduced its first ever electric Zamboni to the masses. It's the fourth Zamboni the town's bought since opening the rink since 1976, and ...

We have more on the 2024 Smiths Falls Budget now. As first reported Thursday, the tax rate increase is 3.5%, as is the wastewater rates and it's a 5.5% increase for water rates. Councillor Jennifer Mi...