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Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 124.3 Esso - 125.9 Canadian Tire - 124.9 Ultramar - 124.9 Shell - 1...
5h ago

Smiths Falls police warn residents: 'Grandparent Scam' makes a comeback
Smiths Falls Police are warning the public about a rise in the "Grandparent Scam" in the area. Fraudsters are calling seniors pret...
8h ago

Local man arrested for impaired driving on lawn tractor
A Tay Valley man is facing impaired driving charges-after being caught behind the wheel of a lawn tractor on an ATV trail. Just before 9 p.m...
8h ago
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Pakenham bridge work scheduled for July, will take two years
Work on the 5 Arch Bridge in Pakenham is set to begin in July. Lanark County Public Works Director Sean Derouin provided a status update. Co...
8h ago

MBC's $2500 Community First Scholarship returns
High school seniors have a new reason to speak up-literally. My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the parent company of 88.1 myFM, is offering...
8h ago

Over 2,500 drivers charged in eastern Ontario during Canada Road Safety Week blitz
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid more than 2,500 charges across eastern Ontario during Canada Road Safety Week 2025, held from May 13 to...
8h ago

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: Trinity United Church, Smiths Falls, offers a free hot take-out lunch for pickup only at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at 41 Market ...
8h ago

What's Good in Lanark-Leeds? Hike for Hospice brings sunshine and hope
The clouds parted just long enough to let the hikers take streets in this year's 2nd Annual Hike for Hospice in Perth on Sunday, May 25th. O...
21h ago

Rideau Lakes Mayor Hoogenboom uses new powers to veto Chantry municipal office tender
Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom says he's implemented his strong mayoral powers to derail the Chantry municipal office build. He provided...
22h ago

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 124.3 Esso - 125.9 Canadian Tire - 124.9 Ultramar - 124.9 Shell - 1...
May 26, 2025

Exclusive: Martin Whyte holsters gun range pursuit, Township sues for costs
Martin Whyte is no longer pursuing a commercial gun range in Drummond/North Elmsley. After the Ontario Land Tribunal ruled against him last ...
May 26, 2025

Local MPP Steve Clark talks Ontario budget for LGTIRL
The provincial government says the budget announced earlier this month will bolster and safeguard the economy. MPP Steve Clark dives more in...
May 26, 2025

Public gets chance to weigh in on Hwy 7 reconstruction plan
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is moving forward with plans to rebuild a 4.5-kilometre stretch of Highway 7 in Perth, and the public...
May 26, 2025

What businesses are telling Ontario Approved Professionals about tariffs
Local businesses in our listening area are feeling the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs on products entering Canada....
May 26, 2025

Police stop erratic Highway 7 driver and lay impaired charge
An Ottawa woman is facing an impaired driving charge after being stopped by police just after midnight on the Victoria Day long weekend. Lan...
May 26, 2025
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New elevator to come at Lanark County housing building
The Lanark County Housing Corporation is moving forward with a major upgrade at one of its residential buildings. The Corporation has signed...
May 26, 2025
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The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Starting today: St. John High School presents Mean Girls, Jr., a student production full of drama, laughs, and teen spirit. Don...
May 26, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? Be tick aware!
Author and Environmental Scientist Dr. Shelley Ball says this has been a very bad year for ticks so far, and puts a lot of weight behind the...
May 26, 2025

The week's top stories, according to you
It was another busy week in local news. Here are the top five stories you were the most interested in. 1. The Lanark County Ontario Provinc...
May 25, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: Death returns to Dark and Deadly Cafe May 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carleton Place. Horror actor Julian Richings signs auto...
May 24, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 124.9 Esso - 125.9 Canadian Tire - 125.9 Ultramar - 124.9 Shell - 1...
May 23, 2025

Carleton Place council green lights multi-million dollar water and sewer plant upgrades
At a special committee meeting on May 20th, Carleton Place council gave final approval to proceed with major upgrades and expansions of the ...
May 23, 2025

How you can help the environment through conservation
Property owners new to the area, or even some longer-term residents, might not be aware of the stewardship programs offered by the Rideau Va...
May 23, 2025
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Hike for Hospice in Perth Sunday
The Hike for Hospice 2025 takes place on May 25th in Perth, and volunteer Sarah Kelleher says there's many ways to help the cause. Registrat...
May 23, 2025

Do you know this truck? Smiths Falls Police hope you do
The vehicle is described as a blue Ford F-350 power stroke diesel. Smiths Falls Police are currently investigating this vehicle and driver f...
May 23, 2025

Man faces multiple charges after early morning domestic violence incident
Lanark County OPP charged a 25-year-old man following an intimate partner violence investigation early Sunday, May 18, 2025. Officers respon...
May 23, 2025

Officers find 63L of hidden alcohol at Ontario border crossing
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found 63 litres of undeclared alcohol hidden inside a traveller's vehicle at the Lansdowne por...
May 23, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land screens May 23 at 7 p.m. at St. James Church, 12 Harvey St., Perth. Hosted by Pe...
May 23, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? The Lanark & District museum is open!
The Lanark & District Museum is open for the summer. Chair Anne Graham tells our Lynda D'Aoust, their renovations are nearly done. D'Aou...
May 22, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 125.3 Esso - 125.6 Canadian Tire - 125.3 Ultramar - 125.3 Shell - 1...
May 22, 2025