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Roundabout coming to troubling Crosby intersection
After over 20 years of advocating the province, a roundabout is on its way at the Crosby intersection at Highway 15 and County Road 42. The Township of Rideau Lakes confirmed the news the Ministry of ...
Mar 15, 2023
Carleton Place declares intimate partner violence an epidemic
Carleton Place became one of the ever expanding Ontario communities to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic earlier this month. It's the first of over 80 recommendations which stemmed from th...
Mar 15, 2023
McDonalds Corners residents come out in droves to speak against proposed sand pit
A dozen speakers let their voices be heard over a nearly three hour marathon public meeting at Lanark Highlands council chambers Tuesday night. About 100 people filled the building well past standing ...
Mar 15, 2023
Perth Blue Wings eliminate Athens Aeros in five games, advance to EOJHL Richardson Division Final
The Perth Blue Wings scratched and clawed their way to a Game 5 overtime victory on a night where the Athens Aeros played like their season was on the line - because it was. Captain Keagan Johnston ri...
Mar 14, 2023
38 dogs found in one home, Ottawa Valley woman charged
A 40-year-old woman from Ottawa Valley faces animal cruelty charges after 38 dogs were found in what the head of a local rescue agency described as ``traumatizing'' conditions. Ontario Provincial Poli...
Mar 14, 2023
Carleton Place expected to pass childcare fee hike for older children
Daycare fees were at the forefront of last week's committee of the whole meeting for Carleton Place council. Staff brought forward a proposal for an increase to the current rates parents are seeing. T...
Mar 14, 2023
Perth council to discuss possible amendments to approved 11% water, sewer rates hike
The already approved sewer and water rates for Perth residents will be up for discussion at the end of the month to see if amendments will be made. Councillors will table the 11% increase approved in ...
Mar 14, 2023
McDonalds Corners residents concerned with proposed sand extraction pit
McDonalds Corners residents are concerned about the intended plans of a well-known construction company. Judy Hitchcock lives near Barbers Lake, where Cavanagh Construction is hoping to establish a sa...
Mar 14, 2023 The proposed location of the extraction pit
In Focus - Mary Wilson Trider & Patti Morton
Mary Wilson Trider and Patti Morton on the closure of the COVID-19 testing clinic in Almonte after three years and nearly 40,000 tests.
Mar 13, 2023
Watermain break on Rideau Ferry Road Monday, detour added
A watermain break has been located at Rideau Ferry Road, County Road 1. An investigation under way, and a detour route will be be added when the location of the watermain break is found. The break is ...
Mar 13, 2023
