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The Perth and District Community Foundation presented its Vital Signs report to Lanark County's Economic Development Committee last week. The report intended for stakeholders is a check-in with the co...

There's a few ongoing construction projects you may encounter this week around Carleton Place. At the Carleton Place Arena Parking Lot (75 Neelin Street), Cavanagh's will be adjusting the iron structu...

It's a relatively consistent report card for the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Every five years, the provincial government issues a Watershed report card. Overall, surface water quality w...

Martin Whyte is appealing the rejection of his zoning application by the Drummond/North Elmsley council, which sought to permit a commercial gun range in the township. Council denied the application i...

Carey Duncan Executive Director of Lanark Lodge speaks to the lodge's strategic plan and how it will be implemented. To see the full strategic plan, visit the county website.

The Ontario Health Coalition is forming a province-wide referendum campaign to speak out against Bill 60, which they call "the most undemocratic attack on our public healthcare in memory." In part, Bi...

Two separate groups made pitches for Perth Council support to create two new provincially funded family health teams to expand care to residents in town and in the surrounding region. Our Brian Turner...

It appears Smiths Falls council's made a decision on the tax abatement request for Hotel Rideau. After an extensive back and forth between the owners Parkview Homes, council and town staff, a payout s...

On today's In Focus, Linda is joined by Curator of the Perth Museum, Manager of Tourism, and Chair of Lanark County Arts and Heritage Kathryn Jamieson.

The 2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony is taking place Sunday. Lake 88 is highlighting this year's class leading up to the induction. The Perth Blue Wings Midget BB 1999-2000 Women's...