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After putting out calls to the public to come up with names for the Town of Perth's new salt truck, "Melton John," came out on top. The town says the winning name was entered by Perth residents Paige ...

It's never too early to start thinking about summer employment. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is offering a couple of roles that definitely don't involve office work. Spend your summer...

Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville residents who receive the Ontario Disability Support Program should note that there are changes to the program effective today. The Ontario government is increasing the am...

The Town of Smiths Falls is rescinding its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff and council which went into place in November 2021. There was unanimous agreement around the horseshoe during...

The Town of Perth approved its 2023 budget on Tuesday night. The municipal property tax rate will see an effective increase of 5% and the water/sewer bill will rise 11%. This means $190 more for a hom...

Lanark County OPP and Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for damage caused at a Carleton Place construction site. The suspects tipped o...

On Tuesday's In Focus, Grant Deme speaks with renowned opera singer Joshua Hopkins, whose album Songs For Murdered Sisters makes its on-stage debut in February. Hopkins is a Juno winning and Grammy no...

Every Tuesday morning at 8:15 Dave gets the latest Ottawa Senators news from Steve Warne, host of the Sens Nation Podcast. Click play below to listen to their latest conversation, and be sure to check...

The Ontario Nurses' Association is bargaining a new contract for hospital nurses and the union is planning a series of actions to bolster its push for higher wages. Nurses and other public sector work...

Although Central Bridge in Carleton Place opened for vehicular traffic just before Christmas, the finishing touches underway require traffic to respect the direction and control of flag persons where ...