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Opposition to Charleston Lake Provincial Park expansion
Ontario is proposing to expand Charleston Lake Provincial Park by approximately 2,273 acres (about 920 hectares), which would increase the size of the park by one third. Located directly east of the e...
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Service clubs unite in Smiths Falls and deliver big results for community
Service clubs in Smiths Falls are finding strength in numbers, with new partnerships already delivering results for residents. Mayor Shawn Pankow says groups across the town are working together more ...
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How the Mid-East war is driving EV interest up
With fuel approaching $2.00 per litre in the region, interest in electric vehicles is charging up again. Even though the fuel price spikes have only been with us for about a month, there are signs of ...
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Cancer cases rising in Canada as new report reveals troubling trends
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests cancer will remain a leading health challenge across the country in 2026. Researchers project more than 254,000 new cases and nearly 88...
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Here's what's up! A free Pet Loss Support Group runs Tuesdays from April 14 to June 2, 6 to 8 p.m., at 8 Herriott St. in Perth. Facilitated by Samantha Davidson of FreeBird Counselling, the sessions p...
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What's good? Tick knowledge is king as spring springs
With the arrival of spring, comes the risks that ticks bring to our health and that of our pets. Dr Hailey MacDonald, a local veterinarian, says it doesn't take much of an outdoor temperature rise to ...
Apr 13, 2026
