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Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 120.6 Esso - 120.9 Canadian Tire - 120.6 Ultramar - 120.6 Shell - 1...
14h ago

What's Good in Lanark-Leeds? Lanark Basic Income Network Event Makes the IPV Connection
On April 24th, Lanark Basic Income Network and Lanark County Interval House hosted an information session in Carleton Place to discuss incom...
14h ago

Smiths Falls moving ahead on $14.3 million Lower Reach Park overhaul
Smiths Falls council is moving ahead with the redesign of the Lower Reach Park, approving the parking lot and entrance locations at their re...
16h ago

Ceremony in Perth will honour missing and murdered Indigenous women
An Indigenous-led ceremony to mark "Red Dress Day" will be held Monday at 5 p.m. to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, ...
16h ago

More childcare spaces for United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
There's an additional 240 new child care spaces in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. It's an addition to the previously announced ...
16h ago

Holocaust survivor to address local high schoolers this week
A Holocaust survivor is sharing his story with students across the region this week. Andy Reti begins his tour Monday in Almonte, speaking t...
17h ago

MPP Clark weighs in on forthcoming Ontario budget
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the Ontario government will table its next budget on May 15. MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islan...
17h ago

Canadian mental health week: How to heal from trauma
It's Canadian mental health week and we're highlighting individuals in the field. Registered psychotherapist Emily Goto of Lanark County Men...
17h ago
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The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Join the Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Genealog...
17h ago

Here's the top stories from April, according to you
It was a busy month of April in local, provincial, and federal news. 88.1 myFM listeners and readers followed it all closely, as below are t...
May 04, 2025
The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Inverness Avenue and Argyle Drive in Perth will host ...
May 03, 2025

Local cat rescue CEO charged with fraud
The head of a former Rideau Lakes cat rescue has been charged with fraud. Johanna Cake, the 33-year-old CEO of Eastern Ontario Cats, was arr...
May 02, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 121.6 Esso - 121.9 Canadian Tire - 121.3 Ultramar - 121.3 Shell - 1...
May 02, 2025

South East Health Unit avoiding panic as it looks to balance budget
The South East Health Unit is not pushing any panic buttons yet as they look to find ways to balance the books. Manager of Finance John Wick...
May 02, 2025

Carleton Place takes unique path to affordable housing
Carleton Place, like many communities across the country, was the recipient of a Housing Accelerator grant. The Town was approved for $5.6M....
May 02, 2025

Ontario launches bail reform review
The Ontario government is taking new steps to tighten the province's bail system and better protect communities by targeting violent and rep...
May 02, 2025

Teen arrested on probation violation relating to IPV charges
A Smiths Falls teen was arrested for allegedly violating his probation. Police say the 19-year-old suspect was arrested April 10th for a pro...
May 02, 2025

Tree giveaway Saturday in Drummond/North Elmsley
Drummond/North Elmsley is holding their free tree sapling giveaway Saturday. It runs from nine until 11 a.m. at the municipal office located...
May 02, 2025

Perth conducting hydrant flushing next week
Town of Perth staff will be conducting spring hydrant flushing from May 5th through the 9th. That may result in a fluctuation in water press...
May 02, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Scottish Country Dancing returns to McMartin House, 1...
May 02, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? The wait is over for waiting for the parade
Perth Studio Theatre's latest production is hitting the stage starting May 1st. Waiting for the Parade is a Canadian drama by John Murrell. ...
May 01, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 121.9 Esso - 121.9 Canadian Tire - 121.9 Ultramar - 121.9 Shell - 1...
May 01, 2025

Police Chief calls for accountability to address repeat abusive partners
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey questions the lack of accountability which exists in programs attempting to rehabilitate abusers, such ...
May 01, 2025

It's May - Your electricity usage may change
If you're a time-of-use hydro customer, like most Ontarians are, some changes are coming Thursday. It's the annual adjustment from winter to...
May 01, 2025
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Four individuals charged with impaired driving in local incidents
Four individals were recently charged with impaired driving. On April 23rd, 50-year-old Kelly Rockey of Toledo was arrested after reports of...
May 01, 2025

An update on the ten year housing and homelessness plan in Lanark County
Halfway through the 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, Lanark County Councillor Peter McKenna requested a progress update. He was impres...
May 01, 2025
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Two local non-profits secure provincial funding
Two local organizations are receiving a boost from the province. Rural FASD is receiving $420,400 over three years to to adapt and expand th...
May 01, 2025

Carleton Place library reaches agreement with Beckwith Township
The Carleton Place Public Library Board has reached four year servicing agreement with the Township of Beckwith. This'll extend the library'...
May 01, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: There's weekly Bingo at McDonalds Corners Agricultura...
May 01, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? Recognizing some very important people in the lives of children
The South East Health Unit is celebrating people who make a big difference in the lives of children and youth across Leeds, Grenville and La...
Apr 30, 2025