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Lanark County's approved their 2024 budget with a tax rate increase of 2.9%. The overall budget has increased $1 million from last year, up to $121 million. Warden Steve Fournier highlighted a number ...

The Township of Lanark Highlands is taking matters into their own hands. In a media release issued Thursday, the Township said they've hired a contractor to demolish the three structures comprising th...

Friday's the final day of Bullying Awareness Week at Canadian schools. The Upper Canada District School Board's Superintendent of Safe Schools Marsha McNair said it's an important week to highlight th...

On this week's edition of Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme flies solo in the host chair as he catches up with Head Coach and General Manager Pat Malloy of the Smiths Falls Bears, and Owner, General Mana...

The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team, or OVFHT, have recruited a new physician to join their expanding practice at the new Carleton Place Regional Health Hub, slated to open next fall. Dr. Bita Safaie...

A tentative deals has been reached between the province and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, which if passed will avoid strike action. While specific details are expected later Thursday ...

The Perth and District Library is offering a new satellite service at the Maberly Hall in Tay Valley Township. The service offers pickup and drop-off of library materials as well as Babytime and Book ...

On Today's In Focus, the health unit focuses on extreme weather as it's the season for exactly that. Listen to some tips on how to stay warm, and safe this year.

Steve Fournier has been elected Lanark County warden for 2024. He beat out Christa Lowry, who was last warden in 2021. Prior to the vote being held, both councillors were given the opportunity to spea...

A reminder that next week there's in-person and online panel discussions being put on by the Upper Canada District School Board surrounding bell times. On the panel includes youth experts to discuss t...