New vision aims to establish the Perth College SUBMITTED PERTH, ON — Concerned residents, students, alumni, and local community leaders have launched a grassroots campaign to realize a new vision […]
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SUBMITTED A recent delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference has sparked promising developments for the future of Algonquin College’s Perth campus, slated to close later this […]
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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Visitors to Smiths Falls will have a rare opportunity during Old Home Week to step inside one of the town’s largest industrial employers. Canopy Growth, […]
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LAURIE WEIR PERTH — Tay Valley Township is still pursuing legal action against a nature school over a fourth bedroom at a bed and breakfast on site that helps support […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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🎧 LISTEN: “Blueberry Creek – More Than a Forest School” EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final instalment in a three-part series on Blueberry Creek Nature Centre. While previous parts explored […]
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🎧 LISTEN: “Blueberry Creek – More Than a Forest School” EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second instalment of a three-part series on Blueberry Creek Nature Centre. While Part 1 introduced […]
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SUBMITTED Eight “Asset Builders” were recognized at the Lanark County Council meeting on June 25 for the work they do to make a positive difference in the lives of children […]
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HEDDY SOROUR With Algonquin College set to shutter its Perth campus, a prominent local resident is stepping up with an ambitious plan to turn the site into a world-class private […]
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SUBMITTED The Upper Canada District School Board is investing an additional $500K into music education across the district so that more students can have access to quality music education and […]
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SUBMITTED Two individuals from within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for their remarkable service and dedication to their […]
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SUBMITTED Students at The Stewart School are helping educate their community on water, fire, and personal safety through informative messaging all developed and produced by the students themselves. Student teams […]
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Province investing in historic number of community programs and active living centres to support healthy and socially connected living SUBMITTED Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is investing nearly $7 […]
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SUBMITTED On Friday, local MPP John Jordan met with the team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) to hear more about the $89,700 Seed grant they received […]
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SUBMITTED Students and families across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) can expect to see significantly expanded classroom libraries and school book collections for the fall, as the UCDSB […]
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SUBMITTED Students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) participated in the annual Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto on May 5-6, 2025. Fifty-seven students competed either as individuals, […]
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SUBMITTED The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) officially launched its newest attraction on May 9, 2025: the S.T.E.A.M. Train, an interactive, hands-on exhibit housed inside a beautifully restored historic […]
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SUBMITTED A very special Black history activity has been taking place at Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) thanks to students in the Grade 7 French Immersion Class. They’ve launched a real-world […]
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SUBMITTED The Tour for Humanity mobile classroom will return to four secondary schools throughout the Upper Canada District School Board this spring thanks to a continued strategic partnership with the Friends of […]
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Smiths Falls and 2 other sites to remain open for in-person programs LAURIE WEIR The Upper Canada District School Board is moving ahead with plans to consolidate in-person programming at […]
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SUBMITTED Driver charged and arrested On August 7th, 2025, Smiths Falls Police members responded to a report of drinking in a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, members began their investigation into […]
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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 in Smiths […]
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SUBMITTED On August 10th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a possible breach of probation. Members of the Smiths Falls Police began their investigation and additionally learned that […]
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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 in Smiths […]
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The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot on a hiking […]
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SUBMITTED SMITHS FALLS – The Small Business Advisory Centre (serving Smiths Falls, Lanark County, and Northern Leeds Grenville) is proud to announce that 9 entrepreneurs from across the region have […]
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