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The 48: Festival of the Maples edition!
Good Morning! It's here! The biggest celebration of all things maple in the UNIVERSE! The Festival of the Maples! Got something for the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: The Pe...
Apr 27, 2024
Alleged truck thief nabbed
Lanark County OPP have charged an Ottawa resident following the alleged theft of a pickup truck from a construction company parking lot. Just before 9 a.m Wednesday morning, the OPP received informati...
Apr 26, 2024
Travel the 401? Here's what the OPP think of new speed limits
When the maximum speed limit hits 110 km/hr. on sections of certain 400 series highways this July, OPP SGT. Kerry Schmidt with the highway safety division says the stunt driving threshold will not cha...
Apr 26, 2024
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National Day of Mourning to be marked in Perth and Smiths Falls
Sunday is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember and honour those lives lost or altered due to a workplace tragedy, with ceremonies scheduled in Perth and Smiths Falls. The Perth ceremony beg...
Apr 26, 2024
Honouring a century of service
Mayor Shawn Pankow recognized the 443 Rideau Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association in celebration of their 100th Anniversary in Smiths Falls. They're hosting a celebration at their new loca...
Apr 26, 2024
Oh, Sweet! The Festival of the Maples set to welcome thousands of maple lovers
The Festival of the Maples kicks of the tourist season tomorrow in Perth. Perth and District Chamber of Commerce President and Festival of the Maples Chair Brian Perkin says they're celebrating our pr...
Apr 26, 2024
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Watching the water: RVCA maintains local flood outlook
The Upper Rideau Valley Watershed has maintained its flood outlook for the properties around Bobs and Christie Lakes. Since early April, the region has received just over 100mm of rainfall. The weathe...
Apr 25, 2024
Growing food in an urban environment: learn how
Fresh off its success with Earth Fest, the Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee presents: Growing Food in Urban Environments - A Talk with Celebrated Author Lorraine Johnson. The event is c...
Apr 25, 2024
Be part of the Downtown Carleton Place Art "Expedition"
If you'd like your visual artwork displayed on a light post banner in Downtown Carleton Place this summer, act quickly. The Carleton Place Business Improvement Area Project intends to beautify the urb...
Apr 25, 2024
Paws off! Smiths Falls dog park closed in May for renovations
Smiths Falls has put a paws on the fun at the Dog Park on Old Slys Road for the month of May. The closure is to give it a fetching makeover. Canine regulars are being urged to leash their excitement a...
Apr 25, 2024
What the cluck? Backyard chickens could be coming to Smiths Falls
Chickens may one day be coming to a backyard near you. Smiths Falls staff is exploring the feasibility of a program which would allow residents with appropriate space to raise up to six hens in their ...
Apr 25, 2024