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What's Good? Coldest Night of the year walk is this Saturday
Cornerstone Landing Youth Services is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year as the Coldest Night of the Year takes place this wee...
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Perth teen pleads guilty to first-degree murder in 2024 death of Reese Stanzel
A Perth teen has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2024 death of 15-year-old Reese Stanzel. Inside Ottawa Valley reported the gui...
11h ago

Social media provides a quick rescue
On Family Day, the Lanark County Foodbank's cargo van was taken from the parking lot at the Carleton Place arena. It was there dropping off ...
11h ago

Lanark County council split on antisemitism motion
At Lanark County's Community Service Committee meeting a delegation requested councillors support a resolution condemning harassment, hatred...
11h ago

Perth Blue Wings looking ahead after playoff-less season
The rebuild continues in Perth as the Blue Wings chalk up their third straight non-playoff season. The club effectively started over ahead o...
11h ago

Polar Plunge in Smiths Falls returns to support local Special Olympians
The Smiths Falls Police Service is inviting residents to take part in this year's Polar Plunge, raising money for local Special Olympians an...
11h ago

Distraction theft attempt at local business has police on high alert
An attempted theft in a business parking lot has prompted the Smiths Falls Police Service to warn residents about distraction-style thefts. ...
11h ago
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Build a Mountain of Food marks another strong year across 11 communities
Year 19 of the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food has wrapped up with another successful campaign, helping restock food bank shelves ac...
11h ago

Hospital launches heartfelt programs to support families facing child and infant loss
The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation is supporting two new compassion-focused programs to help families experienci...
11h ago

Municipal leaders unite to tackle winter roads and infrastructure challenges in Leeds and Grenville
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville officials joined leaders from local municipalities last week to strengthen collaboration on public wo...
11h ago
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The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open at ...
11h ago

What's Good? Perth's new winter gatherings are bringing seniors together in a big way
A new series of free neighbourhood gatherings is helping seniors in the Town of Perth connect, build friendships and learn about local suppo...
12h ago

This week's news in review
Here are this week's trending stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca according to your views. At Lanark County council last week, councillors were i...
Feb 22, 2026

Brockville radiothon raises huge total for hospital palliative care
The 2026 Palliative Care Radiothon in Brockville has raised $180,125 to support palliative care services at Brockville General Hospital. Org...
Feb 21, 2026

UPDATED - Yellow warning issued: More snow on the way
A Yellow Weather Warning is in effect from Environment Canada for the 88.1 myFM and 92.3 WOW FM listening areas as significant snow moves in...
Feb 20, 2026

UPDATED - School buses cancelled across eastern Ontario as snow moves in
School bus and special vehicle transportation has been cancelled across all counties served by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern...
Feb 20, 2026

Silence Broken: How Lanark County became a model for fighting intimate partner violence
Lanark County Interval House and local police services are being held up as a model for how communities can work together to fight intimate ...
Feb 20, 2026

Perth staff suggest 8% annual water, sewer rate increases for next decade
At Perth council's recent committee meeting, staff presented a 10-year financial plan for the Town's water treatment system. Provincial regu...
Feb 20, 2026

Local funding coming to RVCA through new grant
The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is receiving nearly $58,000 in provincial funding to improve accessibility at Baxter Conservation ...
Feb 20, 2026

UCLG sets 2026 budget, tax increase
Counties Council has approved its 2026 budget, raising property taxes by 2.46% over last year. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville wi...
Feb 20, 2026

Volunteers sought for ice collection
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is seeking volunteer citizen scientists to help collect winter ice data across lakes in the Mi...
Feb 20, 2026
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The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Royal Canadian Legion Smiths Falls hosts fish and chips tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at 7 Main St. E. Dine-in and takeout ...
Feb 20, 2026

What's good? RCMP pipe band brings global-calibre Celtic show to Perth in March
A high-energy night of pipes, drums and dance is coming to Perth in March as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes, Drums and Dancers take...
Feb 19, 2026

Disturbing discovery in Newboro home leads to voyeurism charge
A police investigation in the Newboro area has resulted in a voyeurism charge after sexually explicit images were discovered on a storage de...
Feb 19, 2026

Shock move in Ottawa as third MP crosses the floor since November
A political shakeup in Ottawa is drawing reaction after Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join the Liberal Party of Canada....
Feb 19, 2026

Caregivers turning to ERs as a last resort, Ontario Caregiver Organization warns
The Ontario Caregiver Organization says thousands of caregivers across the province are reaching a breaking point, often with nowhere to tu...
Feb 19, 2026
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New five-year plan charts future of local healthcare
The Mississippi River Health Alliance has unveiled its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, marking its first new roadmap in nearly a decade. The allia...
Feb 19, 2026
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Public health board pauses closures in major reset
The Southeast Public Health Board of Health has voted to pause branch office closures and parts of its Rural Services Delivery Strategy as i...
Feb 19, 2026

Carleton Place adopts film policy
While it may not be Hollywood North like Toronto, Carleton Place is becoming popular enough as a movie location that Council's committee vot...
Feb 19, 2026

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents Don't Dress for Dinner tonight at 7:30 p.m. at 53 Victoria Ave. Tickets are $25 fo...
Feb 19, 2026
