Winter may still be in full swing, but the Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (LDMSPA) is already thinking about the upcoming maple syrup season. LDMSPA is hosting their yearly Information Day and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church in Perth from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 […]
Perth Mayor John Fenik is hoping for cold weather in the weeks ahead – the conditions needed to make sure a new outdoor rink is successful. The town will operate a “skateway” on the Little Tay Canal between Gore and Drummond Streets during the month of February on a trial basis. Fenik told councillors at […]
As Christmas nears, there is a lot of excitement in the air. While images of winter sports, Christmas and beautiful snow keep us warm with cooler weather, many of us are working frantically to change seasons around the house. The interior décor changes, the lawn mowers get put away with the rakes and trimmers…and the […]
The TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education will host an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 to showcase its new campus at 40 Campus Drive in Kemptville. The event will offer information on campus programs including high school credit programs, Adult Education and the Skills Training and Employment Preparation program (STEP). […]
Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm and Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush are excited to present the 3rd Annual Ladies Night, an old-fashioned evening of Christmas hospitality and warmth. Oh, and some shopping opportunities too! Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm, 951 8th Concession […]
Learning is in session all over Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. Education, in early childhood, elementary, secondary and post-secondary, is part of your overall health and well-being. Education and literacy is a determinant of health and a valuable investment for all communities. Why is education and public health connected? Health Units partner with local school boards […]
The book titled “Perth Remembered”, a 1967 Centennial project, was not seen as a history of Perth, but rather a series of anecdotes and snippets of news past accompanied by sketches and photographs. The items were lovingly selected and incorporated into the book’s pages by an editorial committee, of which County Court Judge Edward M. […]
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On a vacation the first question people ask you is where you’re from. We proudly boast Canada because we know confidently that Canadians are known for being polite. This is a widely held belief and longstanding virtue and I wonder, as Canadians what other associations we could aspire to. Unified would be nice. They say […]
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Happy New Year, Dear Readers!Just like every year, this year at Hometown News has started by taking stock of 2019, considering what has added value and what has detracted from it. More than ever, we have found ourselves busy in the endless stream of social media. As a voice in local media, we see the […]
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Fresh is just an Avocado’s throw away. Kemptville is about to experience a new take on Mexican food that gives new meaning to the word fresh. Canada’s favourite Mexican inspired restaurant celebrates it’s first location in Kemptville with a grand opening event on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. The celebration takes place at 3000 Wellington Rd […]
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