Submitted Today marks the official public announcement and launch of the renovation phase toward the opening of second stage housing in Lanark County, in part, made possible through funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Over the next six months, Lanark County Interval House will work with local leadership and with significant community support, to prepare […]
Submitted Tom Foulkes kept a CTV camera crew on the run Tuesday as they went from his house to the walking track at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre and finished at the Station Theatre. Joel Haslam, Regional Contact host, interviewed Foulkes for a Heart Institute piece to be run next Wednesday, April 25. Walking […]
Submitted Parks Canada’s project to repair the historic Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge is progressing well. The bridge was partially disassembled and moved to a shop in Merrickville for repairs. As part of these repairs the steel components will be sandblasted, reshaped, and repainted. Similarly, repairs will also be done on the mechanical components of the […]
Submitted Over the past 10 days Canadians across the country have been mourning and honouring the 16 individuals who lost their lives in a tragic accident. Like Mississippi Mills, Humboldt is a small municipality with strong ties to their community and a loss on this scale is drastically felt. We as a community and municipality […]
Submitted After such a long winter, plan to get out on the golf course for a good cause! Mapleview will once again be the location for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County annual golf tournament on May 26th to raise funds for local mentoring programs. 3M Perth is the title sponsor, supporting the […]
Submitted The issues facing volunteer board members of local non-profit organizations and charities are greater than ever, from strategic planning to community engagement. How do you achieve your mission? What does it mean to be a Board member? Who does what at the Board level? Why is community outreach so important? Where do we go […]
Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca As the behind-the-scenes financial guy, Lang Britchford (Perth’s Treasurer) was a bit nervous answering questions at an ‘exit’ interview. He likes gathering information and handing it to front-line politicians for them to hand out, but he’s a bit wary and uncomfortable talking about himself and his work. He’s retiring mid-May so still […]
Submitted Kemptville District Hospital (KDH)’s volunteer organization, the KDH Auxiliary, has donated an impressive $65,000 to enhance patient care at the Hospital just days before National Volunteer Week is celebrated April 15 to 21, 2018. “This is the fourth year in a row that the Auxiliary’s annual donation has totaled $65,000, and we couldn’t be […]
Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca Due diligence is called for when it comes to handing out naloxone kits and who should administer the lifesaving dose. Mayor Fenik, at Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, cautioned being aware of litigation in the case of deaths if administered inappropriately; Councillor Jim Boldt added they should be used “as a back-up […]
Submitted by Canopy Growth Corporation Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (“Canopy Growth”) is pleased to announce the launch of Beckley Canopy Therapeutics (“Beckley Canopy”), a partnership between its affiliate and biopharmaceutical research arm Canopy Health Innovations (“Canopy Health”) and drug research pioneer Lady Amanda Feilding and the Beckley Foundation (“Beckley”). Beckley Canopy has been formed to research and […]
Submitted by Miller Bay Farm Meet the Millers, Shannon and Robert, who own and operate Miller’s Bay Farm at Lombardy, Ontario. Robert represents the fourth generation of Millers working the family farm. It’s located on the Rideau Ferry Road – just between Lombardy and the picturesque hamlet of Rideau Ferry. Growing crops on 400 acres […]
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Janelle Labelle editorial@pdgmedia.ca Hometown News would like to thank April Scott-Clarke for serving as editor for the past two years. Hers was a voice from our community, to our community, about our community. Our team will miss her efficient and encouraging leadership. April, we all wish you the very best as you move on to […]
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Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca It’s the big heart behind the small business that’s making Stay@Home Senior Services a success. Karen Sergeant puts heart and soul into her business every day – whether it’s grocery shopping, going to appointments or light house cleaning – she listens to her clients and acts on their wishes. Above all, she […]
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Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca A local couple, both of whom grew up in the Perth area, have taken over the much-loved restaurant at the Rideau Ferry bridge, and had their grand re-opening of CC’s on the Rideau on March 17. Erin van Pelt, who has more than 20 years experience as a waitress, bartender and cook […]
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Matthew Behrens Driving past Perth’s gateway intersection at Foster and Wilson Streets was getting to be a bothersome thing for local entrepreneur Michael McLean. He despaired that for decades, the commercial space at the northeastern corner was often empty as business after business failed to take root. “I used to think it was such a […]
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