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Students at Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St. John Catholic High School are planning a coordinated walkout Thursday afternoon to protest changes to Ontario's student aid program. Organiz...

The Town of Smiths Falls is considering axing their recycling collection for businesses, after the provincial changes at the start of 2026 downloaded that responsibility to municipalities. Their contr...

At a recent committee meeting, councillor David Bird initially introduced a motion declaring the project to be of no value to the Town. The motion sparked a broader discussion among councillors about ...

Smiths Falls Police Service is welcoming new officers and marking promotions as the department continues to grow and strengthen service in the community. Two new police constables, Hannah Gazdik and R...

In the early morning hours of March 3rd, Gananoque Police Service officers on patrol noticed a vehicle driving erratically. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled the scene...

Drivers in Montague Township will soon see familiar spring road restrictions as warmer weather begins to soften local roads. During its March 3 meeting, council confirmed that half-load weight limits ...

Here's what's up! A free Seniors Safety Workshop will be held today from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15. Hosted with the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville, to...

Smiths Falls is holding out hope to be included as a stop with Alto high-speed rail. CAO Malcom Morris reminded council of the December 8th delegation by Alto that left the door open. The business cas...

Implementing an action plan for Indigenous Education is part of the Upper Canada District School Boards 2025-2029 Director's Workplan and the board recently received an update on its efficacy. The boa...

It's official: Lanark County community smashes fundraising goal to support homeless youth A winter fundraising walk aimed at helping young people facing homelessness in Lanark County has exceeded expe...