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N'SYNC is back but so is flu season
The flu season is upon us. The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says we have to be ready. She confirmed the first cases of influenza have been r...
Oct 26, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 51: Ensure OPP conduct a study on improving tactical response timelines
Jury recommendation no 51 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to ensure that OPP conduct a study on improving tactical respo...
Oct 26, 2023
Holy sheep! OPP looking for missing livestock
44 sheep have gone missing in Beckwith Township and police need your help in solving their dissapperance. Lanark County OPP say the herd was reported missing Tuesday from the Day Road and County Road ...
Oct 26, 2023 John Fowler / CC
Smiths Falls heritage water treatment plant claim tied up with insurer, council decision on future not imminent
A brief update was provide to Smiths Falls council, the first in months, regarding the heritage water treatment plant. A fire caused significant damage to the site earlier this year and a decision to ...
Oct 25, 2023 File photo of Smiths Falls CAO Malcom Morris
Perth Drag Extravaganza sold out, advocates excited for night ahead
The first ever Perth Drag Extravaganza is already sold out. The night set for Friday, Oct 27th, at Crystal Palace has received a wave of support from the community, excited for what the night should b...
Oct 25, 2023
Weather invites additional risk for deer-related vehicle collisions says OPP
As we get into fall, deer are becoming increasingly active, and their behavior can pose serious risks to motorists OPP Media Relations Officer Jeff Hare shared valuable insights about deer-related col...
Oct 25, 2023
Carleton Place brings treat accessibly program to town
The Town of Carleton Place is bringing the Treat Accessibly program to the community. Treat Accessibly is a campaign that encourages homeowners to set up a trick-or-treating station on their driveway ...
Oct 25, 2023
Community Connection event happening now
Rideau Community Health Services is hosting a Community Connection event today, October 25th, until 4:30 at the Smiths Falls Civitan. They've invited agencies and interested members of the community t...
Oct 25, 2023 RCHS - Perth Site
Smiths Falls teen charged after vicious assault near high school sends another to surgery
A teen is facing serious charges in Smiths Falls after a brutal fight. Police got a call about it last Tuesday. A teen was assaulted so badly that they required surgery, after serious facial injuries ...
Oct 25, 2023
In Focus - Bobbi-Jo Craig's advocating for organ donation awareness and changes after husband's passing
On Tuesday's In Focus, we get an update from Bobbi-Jo Craig about her advocacy for organ donation, and her fight to raise awareness and change legislation around it following the passing of her husban...
Oct 24, 2023
