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A curious sight in the night sky over the Eastern Ontario region has been identified by space-observers as the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket involved in the launch of Sentinel?1D, the fourth satellite in the Copernicus Sentinel-1 series. On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, local residents
Read MoreSubmitted photo Prime Minister and Liberal leader Mark Carney made a “whistle stop” to the riding of Lanark-Frontenac on Saturday, April 19, making a brief appearance to thank party volunteers at local Liberal candidate Michelle Foxton’s campaign headquarters in Perth. Carney and his campaign bus stopped at The Factory on
Read MoreUPDATE: The tornado warning ended later on the evening of Wednesday, June 24. ORIGINAL STORY: Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Warning for several municipalities in Lanark County. “At 7:44 PM EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado. Damaging winds, large hail
Read MoreSmiths Falls Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old, Avery [surname withheld], of Smiths Falls. “She was reported as a missing person to our Police Service and may be in the Cornwall, Ontario, area,” Smiths Falls Police said. “If anyone has any information about Avery’s whereabouts, please contact
Read MoreA Heat Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for all areas of Lanark County, including Perth, Smiths Falls, Westport and Charleston Lake. “A heat event expected to begin on Sunday and may continue into Tuesday. A hot and humid airmass will reach southern Ontario Sunday,” Environment Canada said in
Read MoreThe RTO (Regional Tourism Organization) 9 Partnership Fund is now accepting applications. The RTO9 Partnership Fund offers to cover half of the cost associated with the creation of new tourism-related events, signage, or the development of an Indigenous tourism product in South-Eastern Ontario. RTO 9 is a regional tourism organization
Read MoreHere are the expected road closures in the town of Perth during the week of July 15 to July 19, 2024: Gore Street (Harvey Street to Craig Street) – Gore Street will be temporarily closed overnight from Harvey St. to Craig St. on Monday, July 15 from 7 p.m.-6:30 a.m. The closure will not
Read MoreA Perth-area resident is facing charges of impaired driving and making threats following an incident in Tay Valley Township. The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report on Wednesday, Jul. 10, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m. indicating that a male had made threats at
Read MoreSmiths Falls Police say a local man continued to reoffend after having been let out on bail twice recently. “On the 6th of July 2024 Smiths Falls Police had responded to a disturbance on Helen Street. Upon arrival, officers were confronted by a male who broke into his neighbours’ house. Upon
Read MoreThe Town of Carleton Place says it has wrapped up a 12-week FoodCycler Pilot Program with very encouraging results, aiming to reduce food waste through innovative household solutions. According to recent statistics released by the town, 467 households participated in the program, diverting a significant amount of food waste from
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