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The 9pm routine - Feeling secure at home
For years now, the Ontario Provincial Police have preached the message of "Lock it or lose it." Essentially, make sure your vehicle and homes are locked up when you are not around and keep v...
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Smiths Falls woman facing child exploitation charges
A Smiths Falls woman is facing chargers after allegedly arranging a meeting with a man to sexually exploit a child. The man from Bowmanville was originally arrested by Durham Regional Police on Decemb...
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Perth residents invited to Visitor and Information Centre's re-opening
Perth residents are invited to the grand reopening of the town's visitor information centre. Mayor Judy Brown and other local dignitaries will meet at the Museum at 11 Gore Street East to celebrate th...
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No injuries after train car catches fire
Last week, a train car was engulfed in flames just outside Merrickville. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), verified that Montague Fire responded and successfully extinguished the fire in a rail car...
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The 48: Another week begins!
Good Morning! It's Monday and for the kiddos out there it means back to school as March Break has come and gone for another year. Have something you'd like to share? Please send us a submission here! ...
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The week's news in review
Good morning, Here are a few of the stories we brought you this past week. If you have a news tip for us, send it along to news881@MBCmedia.ca. Lanark County's substance counselling program for Ontari...
Mar 17, 2024
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Man dies following motorcycle collision near Morton
Leeds County OPP responded to a single motorcycle collision Wednesday where the operator was pronounced deceased on-scene. The OPP attended County Road 11 at 4:30 in the afternoon just west of Morton....
Mar 15, 2024
March marks Fraud Prevention Month
March is Fraud Prevention Month - and in 2023, it's estimated that Canadians lost $5 billion to fraud. Constable Craig Soldan, Media Relations Officer with the OPP says that while spearfishing frauds,...
Mar 15, 2024
Carleton Place distraction theft suspects sought
Lanark County OPP are investigating another distraction theft in Carleton Place. Police say on February 20th, a woman was preparing to leave a grocery store parking lot when she was distracted by anot...
Mar 15, 2024
Junior Hockey Talk - CCHL Week - GM of the year, playing out the season, fighting for the 6th seed
On this week's Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme catches up with Owner, Head Coach and General Manager Brent Sullivan of the Carleton Place Canadians and General Manager and Head Coach Pat Malloy of the ...
Mar 15, 2024
The 48: We made it to Friday!
Good Morning! It's Friday! One more work day and we have a weekend people! Want to get your event on the 48? Please send us a submission here! STUFF TO DO Today's free March Break public skating at th...
Mar 15, 2024