September 2012

In Focus Friday September 28th, 2012

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Jamie Schoular fills Ian Sutton in on the details of a new program starting this fall in Smiths Falls - Steps to Leadership.

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Perth has 21 items to be included in OPP contract

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The Town of Perth will hand the OPP a list of 21 items the town would like to see included in a provincial police contract.

Perth’s negotiating team met last week and came up with the list. Mayor John Fenik has said the town wants a “made-in Perth” contract, even ...

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Former Lanark CAO, previous councillor among Drummond-N.Elmsley nominees

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The recently-retired chief administrative officer for Lanark County and a former township councillor are among four candidates in a November by-election to fill a vacancy on Drummond-North Elmsley Township council.

Peter Wagland, who retired at the end of June from the senior post at the county after 42 years in ...

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In Focus Wednesday September 27, 2012

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Ian Sutton chats with Karen Southcott, Kim Richard and Tony Pacheco of Community Support.

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Developer gives quarter million to restore marsh and dam

Published on September 27, 2012 by

An Ottawa real estate developer has made a $250,000 gift to the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation to kick-start restoration of the Hutton Marsh and Motts Mill Dam project south of Smiths Falls.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority says South Kanata Development Corporation is making the donation to the aquatic health ...

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In Focus Wednesday September 26th, 2012

Published on September 26, 2012 by

Maureen Pegg speaks with Brittany McDougall, Danilo Caballero & Odilia Pineda who have been involved in a Canada World Youth Program in Lanark County.

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Four days in 2013 set for trial of former Aquablue CEO

Published on September 26, 2012 by

The Quebec trial of the CEO of company that once took over the former Hershey chocolate plant at Smiths Falls will be held next June.

Lake88 has learned that four days have been set aside to hear charges against Manuel Da Silva in a Quebec court in late June of ...

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Transportation minister hints at Highway 15 safety improvements in 2013

Published on September 26, 2012 by

Ontario Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli says long-overdue construction to improve traffic safety on 40 kilometres of Highway 15 may get underway next spring.

In a letter to Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, Chiarelli says his ministry will tender for the highway widening -- including passing lanes and turning lanes -- between ...

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In Focus Monday September 24th, 2012

Published on September 24, 2012 by

Carleton Place Mayor Wendy Leblanc joins Maureen Pegg. They chat about the 2013 budget and other upcoming projects.

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In Focus Friday September 21st, 2012

Published on September 24, 2012 by

Cathy James welcomes Public Health Nurse Madeline Ryder & David Murphy, the Community Services Officer with the Smiths Falls Police Service.

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