Lifestyle

Willow Creek Stables pauses pony programs amid brave cancer battle

LAURIE WEIR PERTH — A colourful fall afternoon of creativity and community spirit is coming to Willow Creek Stables in October. On Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., […]

Perth community group fights to keep skilled trades training alive

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 […]

Hometown Happenings: Weekend events in your community

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 […]

Health Unit brings hope and support on International Overdose Awareness Day 2025

SUBMITTED August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a globally-recognized campaign to take action on overdose, remember those who have died from drug poisonings, and support family and friends left behind. This year’s […]

Smiths Falls arena cost-sharing talks on tap as agreement negotiation window opens for 2026

Rideau Lakes has the largest share in arena cost-sharing among local municipalities  LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Rideau Lakes wants usage data before renewing recreation agreements with their neighbours. In […]

AMO delegation yields progress for Perth’s Algonquin College reuse plan

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 […]