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Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 137.3 Esso - 137.3 Canadian Tire - 137.3 Ultramar - 137.3 Shell - 1...
1h ago

Veterans banners to hang in Lanark Highlands
Veterans banners will be flying proudly in Lanark Highlands this year. At the request Jim Scanland, a member of the Lanark Legion, council i...
4h ago

Perth teen arrested for Smiths Falls porch thefts
On March 14th, 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of a suspicious vehicle possibly involved in parcel theft on Smiths F...
4h ago

Cell tower construction underway at Almonte Fairgrounds
Construction of a cell tower at the Almonte Fairgrounds began Monday, March 24. The project includes a 45-metre steel monopole tower with ra...
4h ago

Lanark County launches $12M road upgrade plan for 2025
Lanark County is set for a busy construction season in 2025, with a $12.17-million plan focused on road improvements. The public works depar...
4h ago

Scammed once? Chances are you'll be targeted again
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Fool me once...
4h ago

Planet Youth Focuses on Youth Resiliency
Planet Youth Lanark County (PYLC) is expanding their work on bringing the Icelandic Model of reducing youth substance abuse, reacting to the...
4h ago

What's good in Lanark and Leeds: Perth Studio Theatre's Holmes and Watson
If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, clever twists, and a touch of theatrical flair, Holmes and Watson by Jeffrey Hatcher is the play for you...
4h ago

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls offers free hot...
4h ago

Federal election underway in new-look Lanark-Frontenac riding
Our riding's boundaries have been redrawn, and are in effect as the federal election campaign begins. For the first time, Kingston will not ...
Mar 24, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 137.3 Esso - 137.3 Canadian Tire - 137.3 Ultramar - 137.3 Shell - 1...
Mar 24, 2025

OPP: Spoofing a common fraudster tactic
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Sgt. Ed Sanc...
Mar 24, 2025

Perth hands out Architectural Conservation Awards
At Perth council's recent meeting local well-known author Arlene Stafford-Wilson received the Town's Architectural Conservation Award for 20...
Mar 24, 2025

It's spring: Keep your eye out for bears
The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to exercise caution and prevent attracting black bea...
Mar 24, 2025

Ontario sees worst measles surge in a decade as cases cross 350
Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, is urging residents to get vaccinated as measles cases climb to over 370, inclu...
Mar 24, 2025
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Help shape the future of Darou Farm: your ideas matter!
The Darou Farm Working Group is inviting residents to help shape the future of this beloved green space in Perth. With 50 acres of natural b...
Mar 24, 2025

What's Good in Lanark and Leeds? Volunteer drivers needed to help cancer patients
The Canadian Cancer Society's Wheels of Hope program is looking for volunteer drivers to help cancer patients get to their life-saving treat...
Mar 24, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community m...
Mar 24, 2025

This week's news in review
Here are the top five stories on LanarkLeedsToday.ca as determined by your views. 1 - The buy Canadian movement has grown since the dawn of ...
Mar 23, 2025

Flooded areas in Stewart Park: stay safe and avoid the river
Water levels at Stewart Park in Perth have risen significantly and breached the banks, causing flooding in some of the lower areas of the pa...
Mar 21, 2025

Disturbance at Carleton Place drive thru leads to drug charges
Lanark County OPP officers have laid charges after a disturbance at a Carleton Place drive thru on March 20, 2025. Police were called to the...
Mar 21, 2025

UCDSB Trustee Curtis Jordan resigns following bumpy tenure
Curtis Jordan has resigned as an Upper Canada District School Board trustee. The Ward 9 trustee (Stormont/Glengarry) submitted his letter of...
Mar 21, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 153.0 Esso - 147.9 Canadian Tire - 137.6 Ultramar - 137.9 Shell - 1...
Mar 21, 2025

We spoke with the Canada Border Services Agency on what's changed during the trade war
With tariffs in place and others looming, cross-border shoppers are asking questions like what can I bring back from the States? And how muc...
Mar 21, 2025

Smiths Falls looking at expanding boundaries to support growth
Smiths Falls is looking into boundary expansion to accommodate the anticipated growth of the community over the next 25 years. The 2023 Land...
Mar 21, 2025

Nominees announced for Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards
Rideau Lakes Township announced the 31 nominated businesses for their annual Business Recognition Awards. 167 nominations were received acro...
Mar 21, 2025
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Can you help? Up to $35,000 in funding available for affordable housing projects
The Lanark County Affordable Housing Capital Grant Program is up and running. The effort tackles the lack of affordable housing by encouragi...
Mar 21, 2025
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The Lanark-Leeds 48
Here's what's going on in Lanark and Leeds over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: Today: Enjoy a Fish & Chips Night at Royal Canadian Legi...
Mar 21, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Pivotal Help - A window to mental health
The need for effective and accessible mental health supports has never been greater. Pivotal Help has been making a real difference in local...
Mar 20, 2025

Flood outlook issued for Ottawa River basin: what you need to know
A Flood Outlook Statement has been issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River, from Arnprior to Hawkesbury, as rising water levels may ca...
Mar 20, 2025