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What's good? New Hart Hub model aims to transform local addiction recovery
LanarkLeedsToday.ca's Lynda D'Aoust took a look at a major shift in local addiction and mental health care as the new HART Hub prepares to o...
10h ago

Multi-vehicle collision on Highway 7 sends several to hospital
A five-vehicle crash on Highway 7 in Innisville sent six people to hospital Sunday evening. Lanark County OPP were called to the scene east ...
17h ago

Local advocate group hopeful voices will be heard as sand pit ruling heads to province
The fate of a proposed sand extraction pit on Barbers Lake will be decided by the Ontario Land Tribunal after Cavanagh Construction opted fo...
21h ago

Perth, Almonte among offices to close as Southeast Public Health restructures
Southeast Public Health is consolidating its operations and will close multiple offices across the region as part of a restructuring plan ta...
21h ago

Massive food totals: RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign stops in Smiths Falls
The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign has reached a major milestone as Week 3 wrapped up with huge totals in Smiths Falls and...
21h ago

Elgin Food Bank sees steady demand as young families turn to support
The Elgin Food Bank is seeing steady need from local families, and Pastor Bob Crump says the stability is both unusual and concerning. He sa...
21h ago

Local municipality facing charter of rights challenge
Lawyers for former Mississippi Mills Councillor Cynthia Guerard argued before Ontario's Divisional Court on November 19, that the municipali...
21h ago

Smiths Falls holiday surprise aims to spread cheer all the way to Ukraine
Smiths Falls is encouraging residents to help spread kindness this holiday season by sending Christmas cards to the community's twinning cit...
21h ago

Cloudy tap water sparks reminder in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is reminding residents that cloudy or "milky" tap water may appear during the colder months. Town staff say the chang...
21h ago

Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 133.6 Esso - 133.3 Canadian Tire - 133.6 Ultramar - 133.3 Shell - 1...
21h ago

United Way announces new CEO with bold vision for Eastern Ontario's future
United Way East Ontario has named Rachael Wilson as its new President and CEO, with her term beginning January 12, 2026. Wilson brings 25 ye...
21h ago

Carleton Place inviting residents to "Let it glow,"
Carleton Place residents are being encouraged to help brighten the community this holiday season by taking part in the annual Let It Glow Ch...
21h ago
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Upcoming budget meeting could shape Drummond/North Elmsley's 2026 plans
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is inviting residents to weigh in on the 2026 municipal budget, with a public meeting set for Tuesday...
21h ago

What's good? Perth polar bear plunge set to make a splash for Legion's 100th year
The annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge is gearing up for another icy start to the new year, with organizers expecting a big crowd on January 1 a...
22h ago

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Today, the Falls Food Hub is serving up its weekly community meal at Hanley Hall on McGill Street in Smiths Falls. Doors o...
22h ago

Smiths Falls food bank makes urgent plea ahead of Saturday's Build a Mountain stop
The Smiths Falls Community Food Bank is asking residents to step up in a big way ahead of this Saturday's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of...
Nov 21, 2025

Attempted murder charges near Toledo in case shrouded in mystery
The Ontario Provincial Police say two people are in custody after a major police operation on Kitley Line 3 near Toledo, led to charges that...
Nov 21, 2025

Silence broken: A simple way you can help in the fight against Intimate Partner Violence
A new episode of Silence Broken: Keeping the IPV Conversation Alive is now online. This week's preview highlights how local residents can ta...
Nov 21, 2025

Upcoming budget meeting could shape Drummond/North Elmsley's 2026 plans
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is inviting residents to weigh in on the 2026 municipal budget, with a public meeting set for Tuesday...
Nov 21, 2025

Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 137.6 Esso - 138.9 Canadian Tire - 137.6 Ultramar - 137.6 Shell - 1...
Nov 21, 2025

Elgin hit-and-run sparks charges after teen struck on Main Street
A 17-year-old student suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Elgin, prompting charges against a local driver. Leeds Coun...
Nov 21, 2025

Saturday marks final day of Smiths Falls compost site
Smiths Falls is reminding residents that the final day for the municipal Compost Site this year is November 22, 2025. Saturday compost hours...
Nov 21, 2025
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Carleton Place discussing 2026 budget
On November 13th, Carleton Place Council and staff sat down for a day-long session to wade through their 2026 budget and resulting tax incre...
Nov 21, 2025

Holiday magic fills downtown as Perth launches Once Upon a Christmas
Perth is getting ready for one of its biggest holiday celebrations of the year, as the Perth BIA presents Once Upon a Christmas this Saturda...
Nov 21, 2025
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637 new childcare spaces approved, including some in Lombardy
Leeds and Grenville is celebrating a major milestone, with all 637 new child care spaces under the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care...
Nov 21, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Today, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 475 in Toledo is serving up Friday Night Wings from 3 to 7 p.m. at 320 County Road...
Nov 21, 2025

What's Good? PSFDH Foundation's holiday campaign is underway!
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is launching its annual Holiday Campaign, urging residents to support critical equip...
Nov 20, 2025

Fatal collision near Smiths Falls has OPP investigating
A woman has died after a three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on County Road 29, just south of Smiths Falls. Leeds County OPP say the ...
Nov 20, 2025

Smiths Falls Police Chief praises arrests in Robbie Thomson homicide, investigation continues for Bertrim, Tate cases
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey praised investigators for making four arrests on first-degree murder charges following the discovery of...
Nov 20, 2025

Perth council recommends 8% tax rate
Perth Council's committee held an almost 4 hour meeting to dive into the numbers on next year's budget and resulting property tax hikes. Dea...
Nov 20, 2025
