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Respiratory illness activity is high across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark, according to South East Public Health (SEPH). In a notice issued December 16, the health unit urged residents to take simple st...

Homes are filled with lights, guests and festive decorations, that has local fire officials are urging residents to slow down and think safety first this holiday season. Perth Fire Services Fire Chief...

Emergency officials are reminding residents not to forget their pets when preparing an emergency kit. A basic pet emergency kit should include several days' worth of food and potable water, along with...

Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 123.3 Esso - 115.3 Canadian Tire - 114.9 Ultramar - 116.3 Shell - 117.9     Smiths Falls Drummond's - 121.9 Canadian ...

Here's what's up! In Smiths Falls, the Lions Club hosts a New Year's Eve party today from 3 p.m. until midnight at Lions Hall on Abbott Street South. It's a non-alcoholic, community-wide celebration, ...

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital has declared an Internal Code Orange due to a high volume of emergency department patients, increased hospital admissions, and staffing impacts. Hospital t...

Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow says 2025 tested council, but also showed just how strong and connected the community has become. In a year-end interview, Pankow said the biggest challenge facing coun...

Ice conditions are shaping up well ahead of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge, with founder Dave Lavery confirming thick, safe ice for this year's event. Lavery says recent checks show about eight inches of...

As the year comes to a close, Local MP Michael Barrett is reflecting on the past year and thinking about what's ahead. Barrett says he is focused on addressing what he describes as the number one issu...

Brockville police have charged a 49-year-old Brockville teacher following a historical sexual assault investigation. Police say Elizabeth Doncaster faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference...