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The MRI has arrived at the Smiths Falls site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. The arrival of the 3 tonne magnet was celebrated by hospital staff and some local community members, as th...

  Canada's 7th oldest golf course won't be given heritage status and is subject to development. Perth's director of development services Johanna Bowes said the province's Bill 23 created new limi...

On today's In Focus, Jackie Kavanagh from the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce dropped by to provide an update on her organizations efforts to promote local business, and their upcomi...

The Brockville Tikis have been on the market all summer and remain for sale. The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) club will not participate in the upcoming season, with players being dealt...

A former Perth Scout leader was sentenced to four years in jail late last month. 70-year-old John Rietveld had been charged with buggery, indecent assault, and two counts each of sexual interference w...

A transition plan is now in place for Rideau Lakes Township as they seek a new CAO. Mike Dwyer is set to leave the role after 13 years with the township at the end of the month, so Rideau Lakes has ap...

On Today's In Focus, Bob catches up with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li for their weekly conversation.

The Lanark County Harvest Festival is this weekend. Celebrate local producers and pick up some farm to table goods at Beckwith Park. The day is free to attend and features vendors, music, food, childr...

Premier Doug Ford says the province will review and reevaluate all Greenbelt lands, which includes the 14 parcels surrounded by the controversy that resulted in local MPP Steve Clark resigning his cab...

The town of Perth is reminding all residents that they have started their valve turning operations, a water maintenance exercise. The town says as they carry out the work you may see temporary fluctua...