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Perth's Director of Community Services Cathy McNally brought forward a report on Communities in Bloom to council's March committee meeting. She had received an invitation from the organization for Per...

The Seed Library is now open at the Perth & District Library, offering residents a free way to grow their own food and support a more sustainable community. Each spring, the library sets up the se...

The Town of Smiths Falls is calling on residents to help recognize local volunteers by submitting nominations for the 2026 Community Awards. Mayor Shawn Pankow says the town is fortunate to have dedic...

Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo at Perth Civitan Hall on Wednesday. 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, ...

UPDATE: 12:30 P.M - Smiths Falls Police have ended the lockdown. Smiths Falls Police are on scene at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute following a report of a gun being shown in a school hall...

The Town of Smiths Falls is looking ahead to spring as work is set to resume on the Confederation Park bridge, with warmer weather expected to bring renewed progress. Mayor Shawn Pankow says recent te...

Southeast Public Health is expanding access to sexual health services as clinics return to regular schedules following last year's temporary reductions. The health unit says services were scaled back ...

A 31-year-old Lombardy driver is facing multiple charges following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 15 at Briton-Houghton Bay Road. Leeds County OPP say the crash happened shortly after 5 a.m. on Th...

At Carleton Place council's committee meeting last month, Library CEO Meriah Caswell provided a report on the value that the public library provides to the community. Using a newly developed VOLT, (Va...

A Smiths Falls resident is facing charges after police say home security footage helped identify a suspect in a package theft investigation. The Smiths Falls Police Service says the incident dates bac...