Community

Country charm and civic pride: 159 years of the Lombardy Fair

LAURIE WEIR LOMBARDY — If it’s the Civic long weekend, it’s time to head to Rideau Lakes for some old-fashioned fun at the Lombardy Fair. Now celebrating its 159th year, […]

Lanark County appoints Board Support Coordinator to Strengthen Community Safety

New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in early June for […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Make the most of your weekend

LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening […]

Delta Fair marks 195 years with pigs, pie and pony rides

LAURIE WEIR DELTA — There’ll be lawn mowers tearing up the turf, tractors pulling like hell, and pies lined up like beauty queens when the Delta Fair kicks off Thursday […]

New NEST program launches to support families during postpartum journey

Ottawa Valley Family Health Team partners with Almonte General Hospital to provide enhanced newborn and maternal care SUBMITTED Almonte, ON – The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT), in close […]

Ontario Trillium Foundation funding supports non-profits in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

$473,200 in funding is helping 6 local programs and services in LFK that deliver critical community programming across the province SUBMITTED The Ontario government is providing 6 non-profit organizations in […]

Local youth launch businesses through 2025 Summer Company program

Two local students become their own bosses for the summer SUBMITTED These 2 local students have embarked on their entrepreneurial journey as successful participants in the 2025 Ontario Government program, […]

5 local beaches, including 2 in Carleton Place, under swimming advisory

LAURIE WEIR The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution advisories due to high bacteria levels in the water to five beaches in the area.  As of […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Your weekend rundown, close to home

LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening […]

UCDSB Trustee Carole Dufort steps down citing health reasons

SUBMITTED Carole Dufort has informed the Upper Canada District School Board of Trustees that she is resigning from her role as Trustee due to health reasons. Carole was elected in […]