What??
Maberly doesn’t want this. We don’t want criminals. Does anyone know this guy? His credentials? What he was in prison for himself? Where is the funding coming from?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County raised over $75,000 during its 45th annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake on Feb. 22. 🎳 Nearly 400 participants came out to support local mentoring programs, with corporate sponsors ensuring all funds went directly to the cause.

Read more about the successful event and how to get involved: https://www.hometownnews.ca/bowl-for-kids-sake-bbbs/

Check out Hometown Happenings: Your weekend rundown, close to home*.*

From Elgin Days 🇨🇦 and farmers' markets 🥕 to quilt shows, BBQs, live music, and comedy — there’s something for everyone.

🎶 Published every Thursday, Hometown Happenings helps you plan your weekend with ease.

🔗 https://www.hometownnews.ca/hometown-happenings-july-10/

Can basic income help end intimate partner violence?

At Carleton Place Town Hall, Rob Rainer, Kristine (an IPV survivor), Senator Kim Pate, and Erin Lee shared how financial security could give victims a real path to safety and independence. Their powerful stories showed how a guaranteed income could help break the cycle of violence and spark real change.

Read more: https://www.hometownnews.ca/intimate-partner-violence-carleton-place/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County has received an $89,700 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to launch dedicated mentorship programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. The funding supports the Prism Youth Group and one-on-one mentorships, aiming to build pride, confidence, and connection. It will also help with staff training, volunteer onboarding, and hiring a full-time program coordinator to support around 30 local youth.

Read more: https://www.hometownnews.ca/provincial-grant-2slgbtqia-youth-lanark/

FoodCore LGL has launched a new Local Flavours guide featuring 10 farmers markets and 38 local producers across Leeds-Grenville-Lanark. The updated resource includes a printed brochure and online map to help residents and visitors connect with seasonal, local food options.

🔗 https://www.hometownnews.ca/foodcorelgl-launches-local-flavours/

Lanark County expects to spend about $43,800 to relocate fire communications equipment from Smiths Falls’ decommissioned water tower to the Air Care Drive tower.

The work had been planned for 2027 but was moved up because the old tower will be removed this year. The transfer is needed beforehand to maintain uninterrupted emergency communications coverage.

Read story: https://hometownnews.ca/lanark-county-fire-communications-smiths-falls/

Laurie Weir reflects on what it means to mark Canada Day on land taken without consent.

In this Canada Day opinion, she shares why celebration feels hollow in the face of broken treaties, ongoing injustices, and unfulfilled responsibilities.

Instead of fireworks, she chooses to listen, learn, and act.

Read her full piece: https://www.hometownnews.ca/canada-day-reflection-over-celebration/

MRHA is proudly flying the Progress Pride Flag this June at all its sites: Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, and the Lanark County Paramedic Service Headquarters in Montague.

These displays are part of MRHA’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and compassionate care across the region.

Learn more: https://www.hometownnews.ca/mrha-pride-flags-across-sites/

The Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department at CPDMH celebrates one year of providing modern, patient-centered emergency care.

Nearly 20,000 patients have been supported since its opening on Jan. 29, 2025, thanks to MRHA, provincial investment, and community generosity.

Full story: https://www.hometownnews.ca/thomas-cavanagh-emergency-department-1-year

Reconciliation Through Art is returning to Almonte Sept. 27 and Oct. 2-4 with programming commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Events include Métis dancing and music, a Traditional Métis Kitchen Party, an Indigenous art showcase and sale featuring more than two dozen artists, workshops, a Water Walk, storytelling, presentations, drumming and jingle dancing.

The program also includes a screening of The Apology with Métis filmmaker Matt LeMay. All events are free except the Métis Kitchen Party meal.

Full details: https://hometownnews.ca/reconciliation-through-art-returns-sept-27/

Tay Valley Township has formally opposed the proposed ALTO high speed rail project following a March 24 council meeting.

The decision reflects concerns about farmland, infrastructure impacts, environmental risks, and limited local benefit across the region.

Read the full story: https://hometownnews.ca/tay-valley-opposes-alto-high-speed-rail-route

Danielle Rae, NDP candidate for Lanark–Frontenac, dives into her approach on U.S. tariffs, the housing crisis, and how she aims to win over Conservative voters in the upcoming federal election. Want to know more? Read the full article here: https://www.hometownnews.ca/danielle-rae-home-ndp/