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Man facing two counts of attempted murder following Smiths Falls arson investigation
Smiths Falls Police have named the suspect they detained and the charges they face following Sunday's fire started at a home in town. Police say 21-year-old Jeremy Warren is facing 20 charges includin...
Aug 04, 2023
Landscape through Indigenous eyes" Saturday in Almonte
The Mississippi Mills All My Relations group is presenting "Landscape through Indigenous eyes" on Saturday August 5th in the Social Hall of the Almonte United Church. Sue Evans is coordinator of the A...
Aug 04, 2023
Move-in date not close for displaced residents of 75 Harvey Street following April fire
Lanark County council received an update regarding 75 Harvey Street after an April fire displaced 26 rent-geared-to-income residents. No residents impacted by the blaze are presently unhoused, and loc...
Aug 04, 2023 listener submitted photo
In Focus - Jane Enright, CEO and author of "Butter Side Up"
On today's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with Jane Enright about her experiences with traumatic brain injuries, loss, and her journey into becoming an award-winning author. Learn more about Jane and her ...
Aug 03, 2023
"Unacceptable levels of bacteria," at several local swim spots, says health unit
The weekly water bacteria tests at local swim spots are in from the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. The Health Unit says the results indicated unacceptable levels of bacteria at Ri...
Aug 03, 2023
$3,000 raised for CPDMHF from 50/50 Canadians raffles
The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation thanked the Civitan Club and Carleton Place Canadians for raising $3,000 from last season's 50/50 raffles at Canadians home games. The fu...
Aug 03, 2023
Perth pool closing for six weeks for renovations
The Perth pool is closing for about six weeks starting Thursday, August 3rd. The town says the reason for this is to install a new pool liner, as the facility upgrades continue to go on behind the sce...
Aug 03, 2023 Photo: Facebook,, Carleton Place Pool
Steps taken to have General Motors dealership in Perth
Steps are being made to have a new General Motors car dealership in Perth. At this week's special public meeting, an application was reviewed for the Butler group's plan for the prospective site at 65...
Aug 03, 2023
Old Home Week task force gearing up for 2025 celebrations
Volunteers have already started preparing for Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025. Held every quarter of a century, the weeklong festivities hold a special place in the town's character, explains task for...
Aug 03, 2023 The aging tower in Smiths Falls is due to be replaced
In Focus - Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the Health Unit
We welcome Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the health unit as we discuss another local health topic. Learn more at www.healthunit.org
Aug 02, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
