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Embracing Big Brothers/Big Sisters Month - You can change a life
This is Big Brothers/Big Sisters Month, marked by BBBS Lanark County. Conner Crane, Program Manager says volunteers are their lifeblood and ...
56m ago

Fire ban updates bring changes across Lanark and Leeds & Grenville
Communities across Lanark County and Leeds Grenville are adjusting fire bans as extreme fire danger remains in parts of the region. Accordin...
57m ago

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 122.6 Esso - 123.3 Canadian Tire - 123.0 Ultramar - 122.9 Shell - 1...
5h ago

Amid driver shortage, STEO say police checks are another barrier
Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario is responsible for getting more than 30,000 kids to and from school safely each day. Bus companies...
8h ago
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Here's what's happening with Perth's garbage
At Perth council's recent meeting, changes were made to the Town's garbage bag limits that were approved by the committee of the whole one w...
8h ago
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Looking for before and after school childcare in Smiths Falls and Lanark County? You're not alone
Getting ready for another school year often means sorting out childcare for young students. myFM spoke with Chelsey Coe, Children's Services...
8h ago

Smiths Falls man climbs Bascule train bridge, charged
Police have charged a 41-year-old man following a disturbance at the Rideau Canal Lock earlier this month. Smiths Falls Police Service says ...
8h ago

Drug trafficking charges laid on Lanark Highlands woman
A search warrant in Carleton Place has resulted in drug trafficking charges against a Lanark Highlands resident. The Ontario Provincial Poli...
8h ago

Perth man charged after disturbance in Drummond-North Elmsley
A 35-year-old Perth man is facing several charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a disturbance last week. Police say officers were cal...
8h ago

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in the next 48 hours: Hey drivers, school's back! Watch for students on buses, on foot, or on wheels. Amber lights me...
9h ago

What's good in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds? Porch Fest Premieres in Carleton Place
For the first time ever, Carleton Place will have their own Porch Fest on Saturday September 13th from 1 pm to 4 pm. Coordinator Bill Pope t...
9h ago

Coverage update for September 1st
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Labour Day long-weekend! Please note that our News Department is off on Mo...
Sep 01, 2025
This week's most viewed stories on LanarkLeedsToday.ca
1 - A recent delegation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference has opened doors for the future of the Algonquin Co...
Aug 31, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in the next 48 hours: The 178th edition of the Perth Fair runs all long-weekend. They've got a classic lineup of Gran...
Aug 30, 2025

Your guide to Labour Day weekend closures in the region
The holiday means that we're looking at some closures around the region as people take in the last long-weekend of the summer. Government of...
Aug 29, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 123.9 Esso - 123.9 Canadian Tire - 123.6 Ultramar - 123.6 Shell - 1...
Aug 29, 2025

Veterans crosswalk coming to Carleton Place
At the recent meeting of Carleton Place Council's committee, Father David Andrew, Padre for the Town's branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, ...
Aug 29, 2025

Hydro One funds local food project through $700,000 community investment
Hydro One has announced the 28 recipients of its 2025 Energizing Life Community Fund, with each receiving $25,000 to support local initiativ...
Aug 29, 2025

Work begins on new childcare centre
In June of this year Lanark County approved $2.1 million in funding from the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure pro...
Aug 29, 2025

Ottawa woman charged after traffic complaint in Drummond-North Elmsley
Lanark County OPP have charged an Ottawa resident following a traffic complaint in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Police say they were cal...
Aug 29, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in the next 48 hours: The 178th edition of the Perth Fair begins tonight and runs all long-weekend. They've got a cla...
Aug 29, 2025

What's good in Smiths Falls, Leeds & Grenville? Kathy Botham - Recording history and celebrating the community
Host of FYI at YourTV in Smiths Falls Kathy Botham has been covering local events and signing the praises of Smiths Falls for years. You cou...
Aug 28, 2025

Minister of long-term care visits Lanark Lodge to spotlight commitment to residents
Lanark County welcomed Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, to Lanark Lodge last week for a special visit th...
Aug 28, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 123.9 Esso - 123.9 Canadian Tire - 123.6 Ultramar - 123.6 Shell - 1...
Aug 28, 2025

Smiths Falls set to spend $1.7 million on new water metres
Smiths Falls is expected to award a contract to Neptune Technology Group Canada to replace the remaining residential water metres. The comap...
Aug 28, 2025
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"Unity Square," business park greenlit by Perth council
At Perth's recent council meeting, an application to rezone 2000 Rogers Road from Industrial to Business Park was approved. One of the major...
Aug 28, 2025

2B Development playing large role in Perth affordable housing project
2B Development helps organizations through the affordable housing process and they did so with Linden Co-operative in Perth. Project Manager...
Aug 28, 2025

OPP lay sexual assault charges on Tay Valley man
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an intimate partner violence (IPV) investigat...
Aug 28, 2025

Five Span Bridge to close Tuesday as work continues
The next closure of the historic Five Span Bridge in Pakenham is set for Tuesday, September 2, as rehabilitation work continues. The bridge ...
Aug 28, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Smiths Falls Thursday Night Cruise-In returns from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Settlers Ridge Centre thsi evening. Check o...
Aug 28, 2025