Community

5 local beaches, including 2 in Carleton Place, under swimming advisory

LAURIE WEIR The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution advisories due to high bacteria levels in the water to five beaches in the area.  As of […]

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 […]

Beckwith Township man charged in child sexual assault case

SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Beckwith Township resident with sexual offences. Officers began an investigation on Wednesday July 9,2025, regarding allegations […]

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 […]

Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a new nature reserve on Big Rideau Lake

SUBMITTED Thanks to the generous support of private landowners who value conservation, as well as contributions from the community, corporate donations, and provincial and federal grant programs, the Rideau Waterway […]

New, modular Blakeney Bridge reopens to traffic

SUBMITTED On June 17, Lanark County officially cut the ribbon to reopen the newly replaced Blakeney Bridge in Mississippi Mills, with councillors and staff from Lanark County and Mississippi Mills […]

Lanark County Asset Builders for youth celebrated

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 […]

Opinion: Canada Day, why I choose reflection over celebration

LAURIE WEIR I am uneasy to “celebrate” Canada Day.Canada was built on land that was taken without consent. Indigenous nations were betrayed. Agreements were made and broken. Children were stolen. […]

OPP locate body of missing fisherman in Mississippi River near Appleton

SUBMITTED Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Snow Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE) unit, […]