Cornerstone Landing Youth Services is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year as the Coldest Night of the Year takes place this weekend. Manager Elle Halladay says homelessness in rural communities is growing and often hidden from public view. Halladay told Lynda, we're a nation in crisis.

A Perth teen has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2024 death of 15-year-old Reese Stanzel. Inside Ottawa Valley reported the guilty plea was entered in Perth court on Nov. 26. The accused was 16 at the time of arrest and is being prosecuted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. A publication ban prevents th...

On Family Day, the Lanark County Foodbank's cargo van was taken from the parking lot at the Carleton Place arena. It was there dropping off empty boxes for organizers of the Comicon event to fill with donated non-perishable food. Foodbank staff quickly posted the incident on their social media pages with a picture of t...

At Lanark County's Community Service Committee meeting a delegation requested councillors support a resolution condemning harassment, hatred, and discrimination targeting religion, race, or ethnicity. Their resolution included a call to address the rise in antisemitism. One of the presenters, Gardner Church noted that ...

The rebuild continues in Perth as the Blue Wings chalk up their third straight non-playoff season. The club effectively started over ahead of this season, with only one returning player. A quick head count from Head Coach Bryan Greer leaves him hopeful that won't be the case next year. Perth also conceded the second mo...

The Smiths Falls Police Service is inviting residents to take part in this year's Polar Plunge, raising money for local Special Olympians and athletes across Ontario. The fundraiser is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and returns for its fourth year in the community. Smiths Falls Police Constable Sean Keogan says ...

An attempted theft in a business parking lot has prompted the Smiths Falls Police Service to warn residents about distraction-style thefts. Police say the recent attempt happened in the area of Cornelia Street West and William Street West. Distraction thefts typically involve a suspect misdirecting a victim's attention...

Year 19 of the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food has wrapped up with another successful campaign, helping restock food bank shelves across the region. Organizers said the annual campaign only works because of strong community backing. Volunteers across each town gave their time to collect food and donations. Busi...

The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation is supporting two new compassion-focused programs to help families experiencing child and infant loss. The foundation is backing an expansion of the hospital's Early Pregnancy Loss Program and the launch of the JR Memories Box Program at Carleton Place &...

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville officials joined leaders from local municipalities last week to strengthen collaboration on public works and infrastructure. The meeting focused on addressing this season's winter road challenges, planning for upcoming summer maintenance and construction, and preparing for potenti...