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 […]

Perth council approves system upgrade, debates new legislation, and advances water project

HEDDY SOROUR Perth Moves Ahead with IT System Upgrade The Town of Perth is proceeding with a financial system upgrade, transitioning from Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to Microsoft Dynamics […]

‘The Friend’ screening in Perth raises funds for off-leash dog park at Darou Farm

LAURIE WEIR A beloved big-screen pup is lending a paw to help build a better space for his real-life canine cousins. Two special screenings of The Friend, starring Naomi Watts, […]

Great War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates over 100 years of service & support

SUBMITTED The Great War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Auxiliary) proudly held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 28, marking another successful year of dedicated volunteer service and support for […]