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Bridge work restricts Rogers Road in Perth for the summer
A lengthy road restriction is in place in the Town of Perth you may want to make a note of. Rogers Road from John Street to Harvey Street has been reduced to one-lane due to the rehabilitation project...
Apr 18, 2023
North Grenville man facing sexual assault charges
Grenville County OPP have charged a man after receiving a complaint from a woman about a sexual assault that happened in Merrickville-Wolford during the day on March 3, 2023. John Garrah, a 59 year-ol...
Apr 18, 2023
Carleton Place providing weeklong curbside pickup for storm debris
The residential areas of Carleton Place are receiving curbside pickup services from the staff for the debris caused by the recent ice storm. The pickups have started from Monday and will continue thro...
Apr 18, 2023
In Focus - Perth Fire Services Chief Trevor Choffe and Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Greg Saunders
We're joined by Perth Fire Services Chief Trevor Choffe and Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire and Rescue Chief Greg Saunders who talk about being ready for an emergency in the wake of this month'...
Apr 17, 2023
Smiths Falls Bears to play Ottawa Junior Senators in Bogart Cup
This past weekend of action in the CCHL playoffs saw the semifinals wrap up and the remaining two teams emerge to compete for the Bogart Cup. The Smiths Falls Bears were the first team to punch their ...
Apr 17, 2023
In Focus - Korrine Jordan: Newfoundland Ponies
Local resident Korrine Jordan talks about saving Newfoundland ponies from extinction at Willow Creek Stables, the only rescue of its kind in Canada.
Apr 14, 2023
Swapping start times? UCDSB wants to see high school start later, elementary school earlier
The Upper Canada District School Board wants earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for secondary students. Currently, UCDSB elementary schools begin class between 9:20 and ...
Apr 14, 2023
Perth Blue Wings goaltender Brady McEwan named playoff MVP
Continuing our look back on the Perth Blue Wings championship season this week, goaltender Brady McEwan was named playoff MVP following the team's Barkley Cup victory. He appeared in all 14 playoff ga...
Apr 14, 2023 Pic via EOJHL on Twitter
Annual CAA worst roads campaign returns for 20th year
The annual CAA Worst Roads advocacy campaign is marking its 20th year. For the past two decades, the campaign has given decision-makers a snapshot of the roads that the public perceives as not meeting...
Apr 14, 2023
Smiths Falls ice storm respondents praised, existing infrastructure issues exasperated says fire chief
Richard Chesebrough provided high praise for everyone involved in handling the ice storm during the thick of it. The Smiths Falls Fire Chief says they were flooded with calls but every person answered...
Apr 14, 2023
