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First annual Smiths Falls visitor survey results presented
The first annual visitor survey was presented to Smiths Falls council last week. Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Julia Crowder said 2022 was the first year of a three year pilot project to...
May 15, 2023
UCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Berry steps down
A Ward 7 Trustee with the Upper Canada District School Board officially resigned Wednesday due to personal reasons. Larry Berry stepped down from his position after being first elected in 2018, and wo...
May 15, 2023
Smiths Falls Heritage House opens Thursday
The Smiths Falls Heritage House opens for the season Thursday. The museum will be open five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 5pm.m Entrance for the public will be by donation for the re...
May 15, 2023
Lanark County rescinds COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff
Lanark County has rescinded its COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff. The county implemented a mandatory policy in September 2021 at a time where many governments and workplaces were doing so, before...
May 15, 2023
Tay River Health Centre, Sharbot Lake Family Health Team hope to join forces to expand local healthcare
The Tay River Health Centre and Sharbot Lake Family Health Team are collaborating to come together as one to provide greater healthcare services in Perth and the surrounding area. Upon approval by the...
May 15, 2023 Dr. Taylor Ferrier and Kathryn Ransom-Hodges of Tay River Health Centre
In Focus - Dr Shelley Ball, author of Lyme Disease, Ticks and You
Dr Shelley Ball, author of Lyme Disease, Ticks and You, discusses the latest information about the disease and how we can protect ourselves and our pets from tick bite infections.
May 12, 2023
Carleton Place residents weigh in on town's official plan
Carleton Place residents had a chance to weigh in on amendments to the town's official plan at a recent special meeting. While the majority of resident speakers had concerns with increased density as ...
May 12, 2023
Perth council, staff share well wishes for retiring Shannon Baillon
Perth's director of community services Shannon Baillon attended her final council meeting Tuesday before a well-earned retirement. After a long career, Baillon shared some thoughts in her final moment...
May 12, 2023
Community surpasses fundraising goal for Harvey Street fire victims, but displaced residents still need your help
The Table Community Food Centre surpassed their fundraising goal as the local community raised $17,000 for the residents displaced by the 75 Harvey Street fire. The Good Friday blaze forced 29 people ...
May 12, 2023 listener submitted photo
Almonte Civitan Club donates $5,000 towards CT room at Almonte General Hospital
Members of the Almonte Civitan Club presented the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation with a cheque for $5,000 on Monday at the beginning of their monthly meeting. The generous donation...
May 12, 2023 photo provided
