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Smiths Falls faces higher premiums in wake of Old Mill Road fire

Laurie Weir - January 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Municipalities have faced higher premiums and reduced coverage options over the past four to five years. Smiths Falls councillors heard this news from their...

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Package delivery woes frustrate rural Leeds, Lanark residents

Laurie Weir - January 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Misplaced packages, blurry delivery photos, and even unwanted intrusions into homes have rural residents in Leeds and Lanark counties at their wit's end....

Carleton Place

Booth notches two in, Bears win over Canadians

Laurie Weir - January 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Quinn Booth led the Smiths Falls Bears to a 4-3 comeback win over the division-leading Carleton Place Canadians in Central Canada Hockey League...

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Tentative plans for Skate the Lake on ice as organizers set to prep Portland oval

Laurie Weir - January 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The beloved Skate the Lake event may return to Portland Bay this winter, though potentially in a different format. John Bongers, president of Portland...

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Two SFDCI students to join Smiths Falls council

Laurie Weir - January 10, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls welcomed two new student councillors to its council chambers on Jan. 6 during a regular meeting of council. Mayor...

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Perth faces economic and social ripple effects as Algonquin College Campus closure looms

Laurie Weir - January 10, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The planned closure of Algonquin College’s Perth campus by August 2026 has sent shockwaves through this small town, raising concerns about the economic...

Beckwith

Beckwith Township Reeve shares 2024 milestones, bright future outlook

Laurie Weir - January 10, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Beckwith Township closed out 2024 with several significant milestones while gearing up for an ambitious 2025, according to Reeve Richard Kidd. Among the township’s...

Brockville

UCDSB pilot project to bring inclusive sports to elementary schools

Laurie Weir - January 10, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A new sports program is set to roll out in Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) elementary schools, aiming to ensure every student...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place celebrates 2024 milestones, looks to 2025 with excitement

Laurie Weir - January 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR From community-wide accolades to multimillion-dollar investments in infrastructure and recreation, 2024 was a banner year for Carleton Place. Mayor Toby Randell, reflecting on the...

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Milestones and ambitions: Tay Valley Township’s year in review

Laurie Weir - January 3, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer is reflecting on a productive 2024, marked by municipal milestones and personal achievements, while setting his sights...

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