Stolen vehicle recovered in Perth – Wanted male arrested

SUBMITTED Individual Remanded in Custody, Not Released (PERTH, ON) – A male, wanted on outstanding arrest warrants, faces new charges after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Perth. On Friday, July […]

Perth man charged with child luring following Smiths Falls police investigation

SUBMITTED In October 2024, Smiths Falls Police commenced an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding social media messaging of a sexual nature with an adult and a person believed to […]

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 […]

‘We’re not going anywhere’: Inside Blueberry Creek’s long fight to stay open

🎧 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 […]

‘I belong here’: Families defend Blueberry Creek Nature Centre amid legal feud

🎧 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 […]

Court date looms for Blueberry Creek Nature Centre in Tay Valley Township near Perth

🎧 LISTEN: “Blueberry Creek – More Than a Forest School” EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part one of a three-part series, introducing Blueberry Creek Nature Centre, a unique, nature-based private learning […]

Town of Perth clears way for six-unit development at 23 Welland Street

HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Perth has lifted the holding provision on a proposed development at 23 Welland Street “A holding was placed on the property a few years back. […]

Six local beaches under caution for high bacteria levels including Junior Beach in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR Swimmers are being urged to stay on dry land at several public beaches across the region, as the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution […]

Sold out and steeped in story: Perth’s Kilt Run returns June 21

LAURIE WEIR The kilts are coming, and they’re coming in droves. The 2025 Perth World Record Kilt Run has officially sold out, with all 1,545 spots snapped up ahead of […]