Tara Gesner

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated to reflect that the Perth teen who pled guilty to first-degree murder in death of Reese Stanzel will be back in court for sentencing on Friday, March 13, 2026. A Perth teen has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in... See more

The Ottawa Valley has risen to prominence as a powerhouse of domestic intimacy, claiming three out of the top five positions on the 2026 list of “Sexiest Towns in Canada.” The surge was led by Pembroke and Petawawa in the first and second positions respec... See more

Carleton Place will upgrade its waterfront access this year, adding new dock sections to the municipal boat launch and completely replacing the system behind the Moore House. Council approved the projects following a presentation by Joanne Henderson, the ... See more

A planned power cut will impact 535 Hydro One customers in the Ottawa Valley on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The three-hour interruption will affect the following areas: Dalhousie, Darling, Lanark, and Lavant. The reason for the outage is re... See more

Looking for a way to beat the weekend chill? Lace up your skates and head down to the Carleton Junction Community Pad in Carleton Place on Saturday, Feb. 7, for “Hockey Day With Your OPP.” The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is presented by the ... See more