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Two children among victims in fatal collision on 401
The OPP has updated their investigation into a fatal collision on the 401 that occurred on April 18th. They now say two children were among the three people killed in the collision between a passenger...
Apr 27, 2022
CP Fire Chief Meunier speaks to Council
Fire Chief Pascal Meunier took the time to answer the most common question he receives from the public as he addressed Carleton Place council last night in a scheduled report. Meunier indicated respon...
Apr 27, 2022
In Focus - Tues Apr 26, 2022 - Community Employment Services
Dean of Algonquin College's Perth Campus Chris Hahn, and Lisa Benoit the college's Manager, Community Employment Services join us to talk about how the campus is helping with local employment.
Apr 26, 2022
Westport COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is holding a catch-up vaccination clinic for students at the Westport Legion today from 1pm-7pm. The clinic at 10099 County Rd 10 is open to WALK-IN...
Apr 26, 2022
Job losses at Canopy Growth as restructuring continues
Smiths Falls-based Canopy Growth has gone through another round of restructuring resulting in job losses across their system. There are confirmed job losses, though the number has yet to be released. ...
Apr 26, 2022
Former Smiths Falls Councillor Jack Traynor passes away
Former Smiths Falls Councillor Jack Traynor has passed away. Traynor leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Evelyn, and their children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. He served on town ...
Apr 26, 2022
Smiths Falls won't pour any more money into existing Confederation Bridge, will consider replacement options
Smiths Falls council is done putting more money into the old, closed, Confederation Bridge. A report came to Committee of the Whole suggesting a $30,000 structural inspection take place of the bridge ...
Apr 26, 2022 Google Maps: The Confederation Bridge in June 2014
Perth and Casselman tangle in Game 5 of the Barkley Cup Tuesday
Game five of the Barkley Cup Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Final goes tonight in Perth. The Blue Wings hope to take a 3-2 series, which would be their first lead of the series. They knotted it ...
Apr 26, 2022
Old Slys swing bridge in Smiths Falls closed for maintenance on Monday, May 2nd
Traffic, already slowed by construction closures, is going to be a little more congested in Smiths Falls next Monday. Parks Canada says their crews will be performing spring maintenance on the Old Sly...
Apr 26, 2022 Old Slys Swing Bridge, Smiths Falls
After resounding initial success, Perth Night Market set to return May 28th
Perth will be hosting another Perth Night Market at the end of the month, on May 28th. As Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon says, bringing it back was an easy decision. There will ...
Apr 26, 2022
