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What's good in Lanark-Leeds? The volunteering situation at the Stewart Park Festival!
The Annual Stewart Park Festival is coming up on the weekend of July 18th. Volunteer Coordinator for the Festival Don Kindt says they're in ...
8h ago

Environment Canada terminates Severe Thunderstorm Watch
4:30 PM Update: Environment Canada has ended its severe thunderstorm watch. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch as con...
10h ago

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 133.6 Esso - 134.6 Canadian Tire - 133.6 Ultramar - 133.6 Shell - 1...
16h ago

St. John teacher honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
A beloved teacher at St. John Catholic High School has received a national honour for his work helping others. David Peters was awarded the ...
18h ago

UCDSB one step closer to full electronic report cards
About 84,000 report cards were issued electronically across the Upper Canada District School Board this year. IT Manager Jim Guerin said the...
18h ago

Police record checks now facing three-month delays across Ontario
Ontarians applying for police record checks are being warned about long delays. The OPP says online record checks are now taking up to three...
19h ago

Mississippi Mills takes deep dive into asset management
Mississippi Mills held a special council meeting to review their Asset Management Plan and Water and Wastewater Rate Study. Our Brian Turner...
19h ago

Carleton Place homeowner asks for forgiveness, rather than permission
A Carleton Place homeowner discovered, when it comes to a pool installation, it really is better to ask for permission first, rather than fo...
19h ago

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open a...
19h ago

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? Making sure your camping adventure is safe
You have likely heard the story of a woman who used a piece of technology to call for help after her son was pinned by a tree in Algonquin P...
19h ago

This week's news in review
Here are the top stories of the week from LanarkLeedsToday.ca based on your views. 1 - A man in crisis jumped twice from the Beckwith Street...
Jul 06, 2025
The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: Almonte Celtfest continues through tomorrow at Gemmill Park, 182 Bridge St., Almonte. Enjoy a full weekend of traditiona...
Jul 05, 2025

Weapons and drugs seized after Lanark OPP respond to late-night violence call
A 24-year-old man is facing several charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a call about intimate partner violence late on July 2, 2025...
Jul 04, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 133.6 Esso - 134.6 Canadian Tire - 133.6 Ultramar - 133.6 Shell - 1...
Jul 04, 2025

MP Barrett says Carney needs to stand up to Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney paused the digital services tax Monday which would've seen American corporations pay tax back for their business ...
Jul 04, 2025
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Lanark Highlands goes sole-source for $179,000 studies
Lanark Highlands greenlit a $178,354.75 contract with PSD Citywide to complete its Asset Management Plan and Building Condition Assessment r...
Jul 04, 2025
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Rideau Lakes seeking to drive change to strong mayor power legislation
Rideau Lakes council hopes to spearhead a broad discussion about strong mayor powers at the upcoming AMO conference with other municipalitie...
Jul 04, 2025

Heads up! Kimarnock Swing bridge closes Monday
The Kilmarnock Swing Bridge will be closed to all vehicular traffic from July 7 to 25 to complete scheduled maintenance, including repairs t...
Jul 04, 2025

Man rams into police cruiser and flees, caught three days later
A Smiths Falls Police cruiser was left heavily damaged after suspects rammed it while fleeing a traffic stop. Police say on June 20th a driv...
Jul 04, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: A free community BBQ will be held Friday, July 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. on the front lawn of St. John the Evangelist Anglica...
Jul 04, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? SF looks to make some vital connections
Smiths Falls is continuing towards connecting its existing trails over the next five years. A recent status report highlighted a rough proje...
Jul 03, 2025

Storm watch issued for Perth Smiths Falls, and Lanark County
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm watch for the 88.1 myFM listening area as of 3:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. Meteorologists are ...
Jul 03, 2025

Today's local gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 133.6 Esso - 134.6 Canadian Tire - 133.6 Ultramar - 133.6 Shell - 1...
Jul 03, 2025

Man jumps off Beckwith Street bridge twice during mental health crisis
A man in crisis jumped twice from the Beckwith Street bridge in Smiths Falls. Police say the Mobile Crisis Response Team alongside Smiths Fa...
Jul 03, 2025
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Carleton Place reviews pool revamp, arena expansion
At a recent Carleton Place council committee meeting, councillors received a presentation on the re-purposing of the indoor pool facility an...
Jul 03, 2025

Trail connection efforts continue in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is continuing towards connecting its existing trails over the next five years. A recent status report highlighted a rough proje...
Jul 03, 2025

Livebarn to offer streaming of hockey games in Mississippi Mills
Mississippi Mills Recreation Manager Calvin Murphy has come up with a unique way to provide greater accessibility to local hockey while earn...
Jul 03, 2025

Six Lanark County employees recognized for more than 30 years of service
Lanark County recently celebrated staff milestones at its annual Service Awards. Five workers hit the 30-year mark, and Carol Davidson was h...
Jul 03, 2025

The Lanark-Leeds 48
Stuff to do: Today: Join Trivia Night at the Tap Room, Settlers Ridge Centre, on Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. Entry is $25 per table. Proceeds...
Jul 03, 2025

What's good in Lanark-Leeds? The CFUW Home & Garden tour is back!
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Perth & District Home & Garden Tour returns Saturday, July 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4...
Jul 02, 2025