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Lanark County OPP have laid charges following an assault investigation. Police say on New Years Day they responded to an assault on Foster Street in Perth a little after 1 am. A thorough investigation...

There's a new Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer in Smiths Falls. Myra Baumann was officially appointed the title this week. Councillor Peter McKenna raved about the hiring and the wealth of...

The Ontario Provincial Police say there were 359 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022, a strong uptick from 315 the prior year. Not only that, but total collisions jumped 20% to a total of 74,172. The OPP...

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Rideau Lakes Business Awards. The township is accepting names of businesses until March 3rd. A panel of judges will then review the applications and pick the winn...

Mark Czubak from Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine joins us to reflect on the past year, and tell us how those who have fled the war to Lanark County are adjusting to life.

After the federal government announced Monday it's banning TikTok from government-issued mobile devices, an official with the Ontario government says it's considering doing the same. Treasury Board sp...

Do you feel your children have enough access to support services when you send them off to school across Lanark County and Leeds & Grenville? Hundreds of Ontario principals say they need more help...

The fight against human trafficking has shown signs of progress. In December of 2021, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy was created with several police agencies, ...

Lanark County OPP have charged three youths following a mischief incident. Police say they responded to reports of teens vandalizing a commercial property in Carleton Place during the evening of Febru...

The Township of Rideau Lakes is holding a by-election following the passing of councillor Cathy Livingston for the ward of Bastard and South Burgess. It's taking place this spring, with a week-long vo...