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Smiths Falls man arrested after call for help
Smiths Falls Police have arrested a 35-year-old following several calls from the public after the man was found yelling for help in the water at the basin. An investigation revealed the male was in br...
Oct 30, 2023
Carleton Place Canadians forward Caton Ryan receiving NHL buzz
Caton Ryan is the lone-representative of the CCHL in the Preliminary Players to Watch List released by NHL Central Scouting Bureau ahead of the 2024 draft. The 17-year-old forward from Kanata is the a...
Oct 30, 2023 Caton Ryan warms up ahead of the Carleton Place Canadians taking on the Cornwall Colts 10/29/23
Town of Smiths Falls making changes to community grant program
Changes have been made to the Smiths Falls Community Grant Program. Organizations can apply for this stream of funding for future events or the betterment of the town. About $130,000 was committed las...
Oct 30, 2023
Global organization hoping to end industrial farming releases Canadian company's report cards
Mercy for Animals is a global organization with the goal to end industrial farming by constructing a sustainable food system. The organization works closely with big-chain grocery stores, restaurants ...
Oct 30, 2023
Volunteers needed to take calls at Distress Centre of Leeds and Grenville
Chloe Looyen, the Community and Engagement Coordinator for the Distress Centre of Leeds and Grenville says they need volunteers to take calls. They run a mental health support hotline from 5:00 PM unt...
Oct 30, 2023
Halloween is tomorrow, make sure it's a safe one on the roads
As Halloween approaches, the safety of our little ghosts and goblins is important to everyone. We sat down with OPP Constable Craig Soldan who emphasized the need for increased vigilance when driving ...
Oct 30, 2023
In Focus - Master gardener, David Hinks
David Hinks join Lynda to discuss what your focus should be on in the garden at this time of year.
Oct 27, 2023
PSFDH President and CEO expects staffing crisis to continue for "another three to four years"
The staffing crisis continues across healthcare services. President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen says there's no quick solution to the matter either. We'll hav...
Oct 27, 2023 Michael Cohen presenting to Smiths Falls council in 2023.
Organ donation policies need to change - Bobbi-Jo Craig's fighting for exactly that
Bobbi-Jo Craig's new focus on life is raising awareness for organ donation and fighting for change to make it easier for donors and families to receive the life-saving procedures. Craig's husband Chri...
Oct 27, 2023
UCDSB invests $500,000 into Corrective Reading Program
The Upper Canada District School Board has invested $500,000 into its Corrective Reading materials. The program provides what it calls intensive and accelerated reading intervention through sequenced ...
Oct 27, 2023 Thought Catalog / Unsplash
