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Build a Mountain of Food first blitz collects 6,254 lbs of food, $5,172 for The Hunger Stop

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

Community rallies as the Build a Mountain of Food campaign begins And they’re off! The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign is off to...

Education

Almonte District High School celebrates 150 years of learning, legacy and community

Hometown News - October 9, 2025

ADHS 150th anniversary brings alumni and community together for a day of celebration MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Almonte District High School (ADHS) is marking a major milestone this...

Community

‘Pawsome Day’ in Perth as Darou Farm Dog Park officially opens

Laurie Weir - October 7, 2025

Long-awaited Perth Dog Park brings tails and neighbours together PERTH — It was a pawsome Saturday at Darou Farm as more than 100 dogs and...

Smiths Falls

Tee-rific! How the BirTee is driving golf forward

Heddy Sorour - August 18, 2025

Born in Merrickville and perfected in Perth, Ontario, the BirTee could very well be a game-changer in the world of golf. Its inventor, Mario...

Business

From scrap to statement: How James Graham turns old boats into functional art

Heddy Sorour - August 15, 2025

PORTLAND — Step into The Galley in Portland, and you cannot miss the showstopper. A cantilevered bar that looks like it came straight from...

Smiths Falls

P3 Panel’s president speaks out: ‘We’re not going bankrupt, we’re restructuring’

Laurie Weir - May 21, 2025

Rideau Lakes-based manufacturer seeks investor amid explosive growth, cash flow crisis LAURIE WEIR The president of P3 Panel Company and United Edge Structural Components says his...

Community

Carleton Place bat maker caught in Torpedo bat craze

Heddy Sorour - April 16, 2025

It’s a busy time of year for wooden baseball bat manufacturers, but since last weekend, it’s gotten a lot busier. “We’ve noticed a marked difference...

Community

Peavey Mart Smiths Falls to close amid broader retail restructuring

Hometown News - January 23, 2025

STAFF WRITER Peavey Industries LP (Peavey) has announced the closure of its Peavey Mart location in Smiths Falls as part of a broader plan to...

Business

‘Never miss a chance to sparkle’ Starlet, a new retail store opens on Gore Street in Perth

Laurie Weir - September 28, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Starlet – a new shoe, jewelry and clothing store, has opened in Perth. Saturday, Sept. 28 marked the grand opening, complete with a warm...

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