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Hometown News - October 29, 2025

35 years of exceptional gift choices The Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show is the perfect place to find gifts with originality, quality and attention...

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‘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...

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Lanark County launches pilot project with net-zero tiny homes

Heddy Sorour - September 25, 2025

New initiative brings sustainable and affordable housing with Lanark County tiny homes PERTH — As part of its ongoing response to the housing crisis, two...

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Grassroots network helps Lanark homes prepare for climate change

Heddy Sorour - September 24, 2025

Climate Network Lanark connects residents with funding, experts, and resilience strategies LANARK COUNTY — While global leaders debate carbon targets in international boardrooms, the most...

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Perth committee reviews waste changes, new streets, grant bids, and newsletter launch

Heddy Sorour - August 18, 2025

PERTH — At its latest committee meeting, the Town of Perth discussed upcoming changes to waste collection, approved new street names, supported grant applications,...

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Rideau Lakes council roundup: loans, roads, trails, and more

Laurie Weir - August 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes council covered a wide range of items at its latest municipal services committee meeting on Aug. 11, from financing...

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Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

Laurie Weir - August 4, 2025

LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that red flag on your mailbox means only one thing; that you have outgoing mail? Canada Post...

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Water restrictions in Carleton Place now in effect through September

Heddy Sorour - June 16, 2025

Carleton Place residents are being asked to follow water restrictions again this summer, aimed at conserving the town’s water reserves. The restrictions will be...

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Transit study, new fines system, and food truck rules among key updates in Carleton Place

Heddy Sorour - May 22, 2025

Carleton Place council and committee meetings tackled a wide range of municipal matters this week — from early findings in a transit feasibility study...

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Better Homes Lanark program launches to build a more sustainable and affordable future for homeowners

Hometown News - May 21, 2025

SUBMITTED The County of Lanark is proud to announce the June 2, 2025 launch of the Better Homes Lanark program, an innovative initiative designed to...

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