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InsideOttawaValley.com is your daily news source in Smiths Falls, Perth, Kemptville, Almonte, Carleton Place, Renfrew and Arnprior.

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Suspect charged after OPP recover stolen vehicles in Lanark County: Latest updates insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Suspect charged after OPP recover stolen vehicles in Lanark County: Latest updates

A Brampton man was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 following an investigation into three stolen vehicles later found near Carleton Place. Two men continue to be...

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'Devastating results' avoided: How quick action stopped a fire at Pembroke Regional Hospital insideottawavalley.com/news/…

‘Devastating results’ avoided: How quick action stopped a fire at Pembroke Regional Hospital

All programs and services remain fully operational at the Pembroke Regional Hospital following a fire in a small in-patient unit on Sunday.

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Police make arrest after the death of a Greater Madawaska woman, 'potential threats' to a Winnipeg business insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Police make arrest after the death of a Greater Madawaska woman, ‘potential threats’ to a Winnipeg...

A man has been charged in connection with a death in Greater Madawaska after his arrest by the Winnipeg Police Service.

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Stolen vehicles linked to Toronto area abandoned near Carleton Place, search for suspects ongoing insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Stolen vehicles linked to Toronto area abandoned near Carleton Place

An investigation into three stolen vehicles from the Toronto area led to one arrest by the Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police. Two men remain at large after a foot pursuit in...

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Kemptville prison land not surplus: Community urges preservation for future use insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Kemptville prison land not surplus: Community urges preservation for future use

The Kemptville community is facing challenges as Infrastructure Ontario announces that the remaining land associated with the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex does not qualify as surplus,...

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Smiths Falls opts out of BYOB policy for outdoor events: Here’s what you need to know insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Smiths Falls opts out of BYOB policy for outdoor events: Here’s what you need to know

Smiths Falls has decided against participating in the province’s new bring your own alcohol policy for outdoor public events, citing concerns with administrative responsibilities, public safety,...

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Beat the heat this summer: Splash pads in Arnprior, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Mississippi Mills, Perth, Renfrew and Smiths Falls insideottawavalley.com/thing…

Beat the heat this summer: Splash pads in Arnprior, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Mississ...

Finding the perfect splash pad has become the ultimate seasonal quest for parents looking to keep their little ones cool and entertained without the high costs of private water parks.

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Animal rights group calls for Smiths Falls to rethink backyard chicken bylaw insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Animal rights group calls for Smiths Falls to rethink backyard chicken bylaw

Opposition has been raised by Animal Justice, a Canadian animal law advocacy organization, against Smiths Falls’ proposed backyard hen bylaw due to safety and humane concerns highlighted during the...

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2 charged in Carleton Place break-in, impaired driver on Highway 7, and IPV arrest in Perth: Police news from the Ottawa Valley insideottawavalley.com/news/…

2 charged in Carleton Place break-in, impaired driver on Highway 7, and IPV arrest in Perth: Police...

Impaired driving, break and enter, and intimate partner violence investigations highlight police activity in the Ottawa Valley this week.

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When's the last day of school? Renfrew County students in Pembroke, Petawawa, Renfrew and Arnprior kick off summer vacation with 3-day long weekend thanks to the school year's final June PA day insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Save the date! Here's when Renfrew County students get to kick off summer

From holiday dates to the next PA days, here is everything you need to know for the rest of the Renfrew County school year – including the last official day of school.

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When is the last day of school? Ottawa Valley students in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Almonte, Lanark, Beckwith start summer vacation with final PA day in June insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Mark your calendars: A PA day is coming for Ottawa Valley students

Don't get caught off guard by Friday's PA day. Check the full school calendar for the UCDSB and CDSBEO for Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and beyond.

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Have your say: Carleton Place launches survey to enhance programs at the Station Active Living Centre for older adults insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Have your say: Carleton Place launches survey to enhance programs at the Station Active Living...

June is Seniors Month in Ontario, and the Town of Carleton Place and Carebridge Community Support have launched a community engagement initiative to help shape the future of local programming for...

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Looking for a 'berry' fun activity? Here are 11 pick your own farms in the Ottawa Valley insideottawavalley.com/thing…

Looking for a ‘berry’ fun activity? Here are 11 pick your own farms in the Ottawa Valley

Planning a summer road trip? Here is your guide to pick-your-own berry farms across Ontario’s Ottawa Valley from June through August.

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Accused in Smiths Falls Robbie Thomson case appears in Perth court as disclosure process begins insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Accused in Smiths Falls Robbie Thomson case appears in Perth court as disclosure process begins

Mark Fenton, one of four individuals accused in relation to the 2023 death of Smiths Falls resident Robbie Thomson, appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday.

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Perth park homicide investigation: Police arrest second suspect, continue search for two others insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Perth park homicide investigation: Police arrest second suspect, continue search for two others

Police arrest an individual in connection with a homicide in a Perth Park where 34-year-old Christo Allison Richards was found with life-threatening injuries and later died.

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From Nordic loops to luxury stone mansions: Here are the best new wellness retreats in Ontario's Ottawa Valley insideottawavalley.com/thing…

From Nordic loops to luxury stone mansions: Here are the best new wellness retreats in Ontario’s...

Planning a spring reset? Discover the best wellness retreats in Ontario’s Ottawa Valley, including brand new Nordic spas and luxury thermal circuits.

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Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow returns to Smiths Falls: Town steps up to cover budget shortfall insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow returns to Smiths Falls: Town steps up to cover budget shortfall

The 2026 powwow will return to Duck Island in Smiths Falls on June 13 and 14. Grand entry is set for noon on Saturday.

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8 years of magic, 1 final chance: Say yes to the dress at Perth's Ever After Bridal before month’s end insideottawavalley.com/busin…

8 years of magic, 1 final chance: Say yes to the dress at Perth’s Ever After Bridal before month’s...

After more than eight years of outfitting brides, prom-goers, and others, Ever After Bridal will be closing its doors at 27 Gore St. E. in Perth at the end of June.

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Immunization rates high in Renfrew County insideottawavalley.com/news/…

Immunization rates high in Renfrew County

Pembroke — Renfrew County and District Health Unit says student immunization rates remain among the strongest in Ontario after completing its Immunization of School Pupils Act catch-up work for the

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BV council has few suggestions to deal with speeders from cottage rentals insideottawavalley.com/news/…

BV council has few suggestions to deal with speeders from cottage rentals

Eganville – Short-term cottage rentals may be bringing visitors and income to Bonnechere Valley, but for some residents, the growing business is also bringing safety concerns to quiet rural roads.

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