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OPP seeking Carleton Place gazebo thief
Lanark County OPP are seeking help from the public to identify the person responsible for stealing a gazebo and patio furniture at a Carleton Place business. Police say on June 14th, a suspect stole t...
Jun 27, 2023
Town Square progressing in Smiths Falls, expected to be completed in July
The Smiths Falls Town Square is coming along. Mayor Shawn Pankow says they're just waiting for the final piece of the puzzle. A grand opening will be announced by the town in the coming weeks. Story b...
Jun 27, 2023
Community celebrates WWII veteran André Hissink's 104th birthday with drive-by parade
Andr Hissink turned 104 on Monday, and a parade of cars decorated in Canadian flags made their way to Carolina Retirement Living from Conlon Farm in Perth to thank the WWII pilot and wish him well. It...
Jun 27, 2023 Hissink shakes hands with a citizen. (R) Lieutenant-Colonel Mark de Wit to the Kingdom of Netherlands (L) Annabel Eva de Wit, Junior Policy Officer to the Kingdom of Netherlands
In Focus - Margot Hallam, CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation
Margot Hallam, CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation joins us to talk about what will be a very busy summer as they work to raise 6.1 million dollars for their new MRI Machine...
Jun 26, 2023
Time still left to weigh in on Perth's official plan
There's still time to have your say on the official plan for the Town of Perth. A Special Public Meeting for the Town's Official Plan Review is set for tomorrow evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Cha...
Jun 26, 2023
Keep an eye on fire bans as long weekend, fireworks approaches
We'll be keeping an eye on the burn bans in our communities across our listening area as the long-weekend approaches. Some have been lifted, but others like the total burn ban in Rideau Lakes is still...
Jun 26, 2023
Lanark County seeking public input for first climate action plan
Lanark County residents are encouraged to weigh in on the county's Climate Action Plan. As a member of the Partners for Climate Protection program, the county's first climate action plan draft outline...
Jun 26, 2023
Stolen guns, ammunition seized near Sharbot Lake
The OPP Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team made a large haul last Wednesday near Sharbot Lake. Police say they executed a search warrant on Queen Street in Arden. The search uncovered six firearms includ...
Jun 26, 2023
Stay Informed: Health Unit Conducts Water Testing for E-Coli and Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Public Beaches for Safe Summer Swimming
Get ready for the summer swimming season! The Health Unit is taking proactive measures by initiating water testing at public beaches in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville. Their goal is to ensure a healthy ...
Jun 26, 2023
In Focus - Karl Grenke, Smiths Falls Senior Planner
On today's In Focus, Linda chats with Smiths Falls senior planner Karl Grenke on the latest climate change initiatives the town is undertaking in the form of the climate action committee.
Jun 23, 2023 Karl Grenke - 2023 file photo
