Smiths Falls Recreation Facility Committee Names 4 Members Council names four members to guide planning of the Smiths Falls recreation facility, a proposed $49 million regional project with partners.

Smiths Falls has named members to a steering committee for a proposed $49M recreation facility. The group will help guide planning in an advisory role with regional partners.

Details: hometownnews.ca/smiths-falls...

#SmithsFalls #LanarkCounty

Tay Valley council salary report shows 2025 earnings Tay Valley council salary report details 2025 pay and expenses for mayor and councillors under Municipal Act disclosure rules.

How much are Tay Valley Township council members paid?

The 2025 report shows total compensation ranging from $17,075 to $31,318, including salary, honorariums and expenses.

Full breakdown: hometownnews.ca/tay-valley-c...

#TayValley #LanarkCounty

Mississippi Mills Alto rail concerns raised March 24 during CoW Mississippi Mills Alto rail concerns focus on rural impacts, farmland and lack of local benefits from the proposed high-speed rail project.

Mississippi Mills raises concerns over the proposed Alto rail project, citing potential rural impacts and limited local benefit, but stops short of taking a formal stance.

Details: hometownnews.ca/mississippi-...

#MississippiMills #AltoRail #LanarkCounty

Tay Valley Approves Mikinàk Mikan Road Name at March 24 Council Meeting Tay Valley council approves Mikinàk Mikan as the name for a private road near Elm Grove Road, following consultation and review.

Tay Valley approved the name Mikinàk Mikan for a private road near Elm Grove Rd. The Anishinaabemowin name means “Turtle Road” and followed consultation with the Algonquins of Ontario.

Details: www.hometownnews.ca/tay-valley-m...

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Tay Valley Opposes Alto High Speed Rail in Eastern Ontario Tay Valley opposes Alto high speed rail as council rejects the route, citing farmland loss, environmental concerns, and limited local benefit.

Tay Valley Township has opposed the ALTO high speed rail route following a March 24 council meeting, citing concerns about farmland, environmental impact and community effects.

Details: hometownnews.ca/tay-valley-o...

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The #raven couple nesting in the barn must have had their babies. I didn't see the little ones, but when I approached the barn, their mom & dad made it clear I would be wise to keep my distance 😂 #LanarkCounty #Ontario #Canada #eastcoastkin #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birds #nikon

Smiths Falls Long-Term Care Home 256-Bed Plan Starts with Severance Smiths Falls long-term care home proposal advances with land severance approved for 361 Queen St., marking an early step in planning process.

A land severance has been approved for 361 Queen St. in Smiths Falls, creating a parcel that could support a proposed 256-bed long-term care home. The project remains in early planning stages.

Details: www.hometownnews.ca/smiths-falls...

#SmithsFalls #LanarkCounty

Carleton Place Childcare Fees Rise 2.1 per cent for Programs Carleton Place childcare fees will rise 2.1% for school-age programs starting June 1, as council responds to inflation and rising operating costs.

Carleton Place approved a 2.1% increase to childcare fees for school-age programs, effective June 1, 2026.

The change reflects inflation and is expected to generate about $19,200 annually.

Details: www.hometownnews.ca/carleton-pla...

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Lanark County Official Plan Update Raises Questions in Perth March 10 Lanark County official plan update raises questions from Perth staff about planning requirements, servicing capacity, and policy alignment.

Perth staff have raised questions about updates to the Lanark County official plan, including Planning Act requirements and servicing capacity.

Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/lanark-count...

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Perth Highway 7 Development Being Explored for Future Growth Perth Highway 7 development is being explored as the town discusses housing, infrastructure, and environmental planning for future growth.

Perth is exploring development north of Highway 7, with early talks underway. The 85-hectare area near Blueberry Creek could include housing and commercial uses.

Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/perth-highwa...

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The Table Perth Expands Programs, 1 in 4 Households Affected The Table Perth expands food and community programs as food insecurity affects one in four households, according to Public Health Ontario.

The Table in Perth says it continues expanding programs as food insecurity affects about 1 in 4 households, according to Public Health Ontario.

Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/the-table-pe...

#PerthON #LanarkCounty

Alto Rail Land Acquisition: 60m Corridor Details Explained Details emerge on how Alto rail land acquisition could work as consultations continue on the proposed high-speed rail corridor in eastern Ontario.

Alto says land the proposed high-speed rail corridor would mainly be obtained through negotiated agreements with property owners. The corridor under study could be about 60m wide.

Details: www.hometownnews.ca/alto-rail-la...

#LanarkCounty #HighSpeedRail

Telus Digital Data Breach Puts Lanark County Data at Risk Telus Digital data breach involving about one petabyte of stolen data raises privacy concerns and potential scam risks for Lanark County residents.

A reported Telus Digital data breach involving about one petabyte of stolen data is raising privacy concerns for residents in Lanark County.

Read the full story: www.hometownnews.ca/telus-digita...

#LanarkCounty #TELUS #DataBreach

Hometown News Readers’ Top Stories for Week Ending March 8 Hometown News readers showed interest this week in policing, housing developments, rail debate and events across Lanark and Leeds counties.

Smiths Falls arrests, housing developments and the return of the Perth Garlic Festival were among the most-read stories by Hometown News readers this week. Read the full roundup: www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-new...
#LanarkCounty #LeedsGrenville #LocalNews

More than 1,022 people packed a Perth public meeting to learn about the proposed Alto high-speed rail line. Residents raised questions about farmland, rural roads and property impacts.

Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/alto-high-sp...

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Key Montague Council Updates from the March 3 Meeting Election sign rules, user fees, tax reminders and road restrictions are among the latest Montague council updates from the March 3 council meeting.

User fees, election sign rules and spring road restrictions are among the latest Montague council updates from the March 3 meeting.

More details: www.hometownnews.ca/montague-cou...

#Montague #LanarkCounty #MunicipalMatters

Rideau Lakes High Speed Rail Route Pushes Highway 401 Study Council supported studying a Highway 401 option for the Rideau Lakes high speed rail route instead of a line through rural parts of the township.

Rideau Lakes backs a call to study a Highway 401 corridor route for high speed rail instead of a line through rural parts of the township. 🚆

More details:
www.hometownnews.ca/rideau-lakes...

#RideauLakes #HighSpeedRail #LanarkCounty

Lower Beverley Lake Park questions surfaced during debate on a proposed campground licensing bylaw in Rideau Lakes.

Council voted 8–1 to continue work on revisions.

www.hometownnews.ca/rideau-lakes...

#RideauLakes #LanarkCounty #MunicipalNews

Over 400 bowlers raised $85K+ for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, supporting mentoring programs, school initiatives, and the Smiths Falls Youth Centre. Full story: www.hometownnews.ca/bowl-for-kid...
#BowlForKidsSake #LanarkCounty #BigBrothersBigSisters

Storm Internet celebrates 30 year with major expansion Storm Internet marks 30 years with major expansion, delivering high-speed fibre wireless service across Lanark County for homes and businesses.

Storm Internet marks 30 years with expanded high-speed fibre service across Lanark County. Five towers in Perth support homes and businesses. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/storm-intern...
#StormInternet #LanarkCounty #HighSpeedInternet

Hometown Happenings Feb. 27–March 1 packed with foodie fun Hometown Happenings this weekend features Wing Night in Smiths Falls, Coldest Night of the Year in Carleton Place and Blues in Westport.

Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Westport, and Perth are buzzing Feb. 27–March 1. Wing Night, Spaghetti Dinner, Coldest Night of the Year, Blues at The Cove, Bake & Book Sale, Seedy Sunday, and more. Details: hometownnews.ca/hometown-hap...
#HometownHappenings #LanarkCounty

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Hometown Headlines' top 5 most read the week of Feb 9 - 15 Police charges, impaired driving case and Rideau Lakes’ $82K cost decision drew attention. Read Hometown Headlines’ top 5 stories of the week.

Readers found these local stories most interesting from Feb. 9–15: Smiths Falls police charges, an impaired driving case in Mississippi Mills, North Grenville drug trafficking charges, and Rideau Lakes avoiding $82K in costs.
www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hea...
#LanarkCounty #LeedsGrenville

IPV leads sexual assault charges laid in Beckwith Township Lanark County OPP charged a Beckwith resident with sexual assault following an investigation into intimate partner violence on Feb. 4.

IPV investigation leads to sexual assault charges against a Beckwith Township resident 🚨 The accused was released and will appear in court. Full report:www.hometownnews.ca/ipv-investigation-leeds-...
#Beckwith #LanarkCounty #IPV #OPP

Hometown Happenings Jan. 30; Moonlight skating to adult prom Hometown Happenings Jan. 30–Feb. 1 features moonlight skating, Winterfest, adult prom, family PJ movies, and more across Lanark County.

 Skate under the moon at Beckwith Park, enjoy Montague’s Winterfest, dance at Perth’s Adult Prom, or catch family PJ movies in Smiths Falls. Plan your weekend: www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hap...
#HometownHappenings #LanarkCounty

Most-read stories Jan. 18–25; Hometown Headlines' top 5 From redevelopment plans to policing updates and council decisions, these were the most-read stories on Hometown News for Jan. 18–25.

From redevelopment plans to policing updates and council decisions, these were the most-read stories on Hometown News for Jan. 18–25. Read more: www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hea...
#HometownHeadlines #LanarkCounty

Hometown Happenings Jan 23-25; Trivia night, fish fry and more Trivia nights, fish fries and live music just some Hometown Happenings bringing communities together across Lanark County Jan 23-25.

Trivia nights, fish fries, live music, and Robbie Burns suppers are bringing people together at venues across Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, and Westport. Full Hometown Happenings list: www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hap...
#HometownHappenings #LanarkCounty

Hometown Headlines’ top five stories of the week - Jan. 18 Smiths Falls council suspensions, police arrests, Gallipeau Centre redevelopment, and Perth campus updates led this week’s Hometown Headlines.

Top stories for the week ending Jan. 18: Smiths Falls council suspensions, eight police arrests, Gallipeau Centre redevelopment, and Perth campus updates. Top 5 👉 www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-hea...
#SmithsFalls #LanarkCounty

The Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake takes place in Lanark County on Feb. 26 & 28, 2026, supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Details: www.hometownnews.ca/tim-hortons-...
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