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What's good in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds? Local Flavours is better than ever!
New Local Flavours directory makes it easier than ever to find farm-fresh food this fall As the fall harvest reaches its peak, FoodCore Leed...
12h ago

Today's local gas pries
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 118.3 Esso - 118.6 Canadian Tire - 118.3 Ultramar - 118.3 Shell - 1...
20h ago

Long-term care availability remains a roadblock for local hospital
President and CEO of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen says their sites remain at over 100% capacity, and there r...
23h ago

Pathway to preserve Mill of Kintail museum proposed
The general manager and board chair for the Mississippi River Conservation Authority (MVCA) came to Mississippi Mills council to discuss opt...
23h ago

Two veteran crosswalks coming to Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls will be getting two veteran memorial crosswalks. They'll be bookending the Smiths Falls Legion Branch 95, with the crosswalks l...
23h ago

18 Ontario officers charged by SIU in 2024/25
Eighteen police officers across Ontario were criminally charged by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in 2024-25, according to the agency...
23h ago

Tay Valley man charged after threats investigation: Lanark County OPP
Lanark County OPP have charged a Tay Valley Township man following an investigation into threats reported earlier this week. Police say offi...
23h ago

Perth taking input on 2026 budget
The Town of Perth is encouraging residents to take part in shaping the 2026 municipal budget through a new online survey and in-person engag...
23h ago

What's good in Smiths Fall, Lanark & Leeds? A big return for the next Perth Polar Bear Plunge!
Perth Polar Bear Plunge makes waves with founder's return and call for volunteers The 32nd annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge is set to make a s...
23h ago

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Looking for something meaningful to do around town this week? There's plenty happening in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Pl...
23h ago

Rideau Canal Corridor closes for another season at day's end
Anyone who has had to sit and wait in their cars for boats to go through locks in our listening area won't have to do that for another few m...
Oct 13, 2025

Coverage update for Holiday Monday
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Thanksgiving! Please note that our News Department is off on Monday, Octob...
Oct 13, 2025

Here are this week's top trending stories
These are the top five stories of the week based on your views. 1 - Rideau Lakes council's October 6 meeting ended in turmoil Monday night a...
Oct 12, 2025

Postal workers to begin rotating strikes as union pushes for better deal
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says its nationwide strike will shift to rotating strikes starting Saturday at 6 a.m. local time...
Oct 10, 2025

Thanksgiving long weekend means Holiday Monday closures
The holiday means that we're looking at some closures around the region as people take in the Thanksgiving long weekend. Government offices ...
Oct 10, 2025

Silence Broken: Victim Advocates helping victims of IPV
The latest episode of our weekly podcast, "Silence Broken", which keeps the topic of eliminating Intimate Partner Violence in the ...
Oct 10, 2025

Rideau Lakes moves all council and committee meetings online citing safety concerns
The Township of Rideau Lakes says all council and committee of the whole meetings will be held virtually until further notice following safe...
Oct 10, 2025

Funding boosts SFPS fight against rising crime
The Smiths Falls Police Service is getting a major boost to tackle rising crime and strengthen community safety. The province announced new ...
Oct 10, 2025

Community vigil planned to honour Perth teen Reese Stanzel
The community of Perth will gather this Sunday to remember 15-year-old Reese Stanzel, whose life was tragically taken in October 2024. The v...
Oct 10, 2025

There's a firefighter shortage in Carleton Place
A fire department staffing study was presented to Carleton Place council, calling for a substantial increase in the number of full-time and ...
Oct 10, 2025

Perth OPP expands support for victims through new funding
The Perth OPP is receiving over $335,000 in new funding to strengthen community safety and support vulnerable residents. The funds will expa...
Oct 10, 2025

Here's what's closed Monday
Thanksgiving weekend brings several closures across the region on Holiday Monday. Government offices, libraries, and municipal childcare cen...
Oct 10, 2025

Happy anniversary! Almonte DHS celebrates milestone
Almonte District High School marked a major milestone yesterday, celebrating 150 years of education and community spirit. The event brought ...
Oct 10, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Residents across Smiths Falls, Perth, and Lanark have plenty of activities to enjoy. Today, the Smiths Falls Open Air Mark...
Oct 10, 2025

What's good in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds? SFFD wraps Fire Prevention Week by opening their doors
Smiths Falls fire department open house wraps Fire Prevention Week The Smiths Falls Fire Department is inviting the community to its annual ...
Oct 09, 2025

A 911 call, seven integrity commissioner reports. A look inside this Rideau Lakes council meeting
Rideau Lakes council's October 6 meeting ended in turmoil Monday night after nearly two hours of heated exchanges over seven Integrity Commi...
Oct 09, 2025

They're back! We spoke Ottawa Senators hockey with Dean Brown
The NHL season is upon us and we caught up with Ottawa Senators Play-by-Play man for TSN 1200 Dean Brown. Expectations for this core are hig...
Oct 09, 2025

Canada Post strike continues as CUPW members demand fairness and protection of postal services
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike has entered its third week, with no deal reached since job action began on September 25. ...
Oct 09, 2025

Tay Valley woman charged after vehicle ends up in ditch
A Tay Valley Township woman is facing impaired driving-related charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a vehicle in the ditch. ...
Oct 09, 2025

Lanark County OPP charge motorist with impaired driving after ATV incident
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged 22-year-old Kolton Purdon from Drummond-North Elmsley after ...
Oct 09, 2025