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The Ontario government is investing more than $6.6 million to rehabilitate bridges and improve a busy intersection in Smiths Falls, part of a provincewide effort to strengthen infrastructure and suppo...

Rideau Lakes staff have been directed by council's committee to create an online petition stating council's clear opposition to the Alto high-speed rail project, which would impact township lands if t...

Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) is advising trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board to prepare for significant changes to student transportation service due to a projecte...

Smiths Falls police say a local man has been charged following a criminal harassment investigation linked to intimate partner violence. Officers with the Smiths Falls Police Service located the 49-yea...

A Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident is facing impaired driving charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch. Police say officers were called to Hands Road just ...

Here's what's up! Enjoy weekly bingo tonight at the Perth Civitan Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m., and bingo starts at 7. Admission is free, and you can buy bingo cards when you arrive. You're invited for ...

With the very welcomed milder temperatures as of late, comes the hopes of another record-setting maple syrup season. This industry plays a critical role in our region's economy and some of the challen...

The Coldest Night of the Year began in Canada in 2011 to support charities serving those experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness. This year's event in Carleton Place will see the proceeds going to...

Here's what's up! Support local seniors at the Frost and Fire Trivia Fundraiser hosted by PEP - Seniors Therapeutic Centre at the Crystal Palace in Perth toniht at 7:30 p.m. Teams of six to eight play...

A new community-wide campaign in Perth is encouraging residents and organizations to reach out to seniors who may be feeling alone this winter. Seniors Social Connection Week runs from Feb. 15 to 21 a...