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What's good? The annual Christmas Dinner in Perth is back for its 41st year!
Perth's Christmas Day dinner returns as a full-town celebration at Code's Mill The annual Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner is once again...
4h ago

Update: Child dies after head-on collision east of Perth
A 10-year-old child injured in a head-on collision east of Perth has died in hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. The collision was repo...
14h ago

MP Barrett offers condolences after Australian attack on Hanukah celebration
Michael Barrett, the MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, has condemned a deadly attack on a Hanukah celebration at Bon...
14h ago

MPP Steve Clark weighs in on latest Rideau Lakes council drama
A legal notice sent to five Rideau Lakes councillors has intensified divisions after Mayor Arie Hoogenboom and Councillors Marcia Maxwell an...
15h ago

Lanark Highlands to fight Cavanagh appeal at Ontario Land Tribunal
Lanark Highlands Township is preparing to oppose Cavanagh Construction's appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) after Council directed it...
15h ago

Smiths Falls looking at 8.3% tax rate increase
Smiths Falls council is staring at an 8.3% tax rate increase with various budget pressures forcing future tough decisions. An additional $1....
15h ago

The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food wraps a very successful year
The annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign made its final stops for 2025 this week. In Athens, 1,575 pounds of food and $3,...
15h ago

Perth Polar Bear Plunge calls for teams as global supporters return for milestone year
The founder of the Perth Polar Bear Plunge says teams and individuals can still sign up as organizers prepare for another huge New Year's Da...
15h ago

Perth museum mainstay marks 35 years preserving local history
The Town of Perth is celebrating a major milestone for one of its most dedicated heritage champions. Debbie Sproule is marking 35 years of s...
15h ago

Two men rescued after falling through thin ice on Dog Lake
Two people are safe after a dramatic ice-rescue on Dog Lake, northeast of Kingston, Thursday night. Frontenac OPP, South Frontenac Fire and ...
15h ago

Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 113.3 Esso - 111.3 Canadian Tire - 111.6 Ultramar - 113.3 Shell - 1...
15h ago

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls serves its community meal every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. Doors open at 1...
15h ago

What's good? Ambre McLean's Christmas concert returns!
Smiths Falls singer-songwriter Ambre McLean is bringing her annual Christmas concert back to the Smiths Falls Station Theatre for two festiv...
16h ago

The top stories of the week in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds
Here are this week's top five stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca, based on your views. Five Rideau Lakes councillors are being warned they could...
Dec 14, 2025

Lanark OPP warn homeowners after contractor scam reports
Lanark County OPP are asking for the public's help after a series of reported contractor scams targeting homeowners. Police say a man has be...
Dec 12, 2025

Smiths Falls makes pitch to become stop along Alto's high speed train service
Smiths Falls council asked their questions to Alto Rail representatives in their bid to be a stop on the future path of the high-speed train...
Dec 12, 2025

Silence Broken: OPP Supt. Derek Needham, building relationships with a common goal
Silence Broken: The IPV Talks turns its focus this week to Superintendent Derek Needham of the Ontario Provincial Police, who shares how a s...
Dec 12, 2025

Athens Food Bank recipients of Saturday's BAM food drive - Here's what they need
The Athens Food Bank says this Saturday's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food stop comes at a critical time, with volunteers preparing C...
Dec 12, 2025

Delta food bank shares urgent wish list ahead of RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food
The Delta Food Bank says it is hoping for a strong turnout at this Saturday's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food stop as demand continu...
Dec 12, 2025

Drummond/North Elmsley approves 2026 budget with 6.98% tax increase
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley Council has finalized its 2026 municipal budget, approving a 6.98% residential tax rate increase. For a h...
Dec 12, 2025

UCDSB book investment expands classroom collections in Perth and Almonte
Students in Perth and Almonte are among those benefiting from the Upper Canada District School Board's $1.5-million investment to expand sch...
Dec 12, 2025
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Overnight parking ban reminders issued as towns dig out from major storm
A reminder that overnight parking bans remain in effect across Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and several other communities as road cre...
Dec 12, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Smiths Falls Legion hosts Fish & Chips Night tonight from 4-7 p.m. at 7 Main Street East. One-piece meals are $15,...
Dec 12, 2025

What's good? CHIP on the Homestretch for affordable housing project
Growing community support for Perth's newest affordable housing project is helping the local fundraising effort close-in on halfway point of...
Dec 11, 2025

Toonies for the Table ends December 19th, help is still an option
There's still time to donate to Toonies for the Table, collecting donations for The Table Community Food Centre at local businesses in Perth...
Dec 11, 2025

Police ready with safety plan as Smiths Falls Santa Claus Parade gets set to roll
The Smiths Falls Police Service says it's ready to help keep this weekend's Santa Claus Parade safe and running smoothly as thousands of fam...
Dec 11, 2025

New Smiths Falls water tower promises a century of growth as mayor reveals surprising facts
Smiths Falls officially marked a major milestone this week with the ribbon cutting of its new state-of-the-art water tower, a project Mayor ...
Dec 11, 2025

Second snow day: Buses cancelled across our listening area
School bus transportation has been cancelled across all counties served by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario and the Upp...
Dec 11, 2025

Rideau Lakes mayor, councillors threaten lawsuit against fellow councillors
Five Rideau Lakes councillors are being warned they could face personal legal action for what's described as retaliatory, bad-faith penaltie...
Dec 11, 2025

Rezoning Algonquin College site off the table - for now
Based on a request from Perth resident and entrepreneur Toby Shannan, Town planning staff investigated the possibility of rezoning Algonquin...
Dec 11, 2025
