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Carleton Place council has put the brakes on a planned childcare fee hike. Council's committee recently approved a 2.1% increase to the daycare rates for school-aged children. It wouldn't have applied...

A retired officer with the Ontario Provincial Police is continuing his fight against bullying across Eastern Ontario. Craig McCormick recently wrapped up the fifth annual February awareness campaign t...

The Town of Perth is warning residents about reports of individuals going door-to-door claiming they are sanctioned by the municipality while discussing cable or internet services. Town officials say ...

Here's what's up! The Hackberry Men's Shed weekly gathering happens Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Carleton Place Arena boardroom, 75 Neelin St. Free and open to all mature men. Visit hackberrymensshed....

The talented students at Lombardy Public School are back with another musical production and this one is sure to blow the roof off. It's Rock of Ages, set against the gritty glamour of 1987's Sunset S...

After more than a quarter century of helping keep communities informed during both crises and everyday policing matters, a familiar and trusted voice in Eastern Ontario is signing off. Bill Dickson ha...

Smiths Falls council is poised to end parking enforcement on private lots, while increasing fines for infractions elsewhere. The town currently boasts the lowest parking fines in neighbouring communit...

The CAA Worst Roads Campaign returns for its 23rd year, giving Ontario drivers a chance to highlight roads in need of repair. CAA government relations consultant Brian Pirvu says the public call-out o...

Southeast Public Health leaders say tough financial decisions may be needed to keep services sustainable in the years ahead. The SEPH Board of Health heard an update at its monthly meeting in Kingston...

A reported theft in progress at a local store has led to several drug trafficking charges, according to police. Members of the Brockville Police Service say officers responded to a call at the Giant T...