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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

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Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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Bucky Warren — obituary

Warren, Robert Eric “Bucky” A husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and an amazing father in law. Passed away suddenly at the Almonte General Hospital with his loving wife by...

George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness that we announce George’s unexpected passing on June 13, 2026. He died peacefully with Cynthia by his side holding his hand. He is...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Died peacefully in her sleep, in her 73rd year, at home near Almonte, Ontario, where she lived since 1997 with brother...

Mary-Ellen Boon — obituary

Mary-Ellen Boon (nee Armstrong) April 20,1936 – December 5,2025 Mary-Ellen, loving wife of the late Gerry Boon, cherished mother of Laurie (Cliff Bastien) and Cathy (Marc...

Joyce Klucha — obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joyce Klucha on December 7, 2025, in Almonte, Ontario, where she made her home. Born on January...

Angie Emon — obituary

Emon, Angela Marie (July 13, 1964 - December 3, 2025) It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Angie. Predeceased by her...

Mike Caughey — obituary

D. Michael (Mike) Caughey (July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2025) Mike Caughey died peacefully on November 29, 2025, with the love of his life, Sue...

Loreen Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Loreen Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 30, 2025 at the Almonte General Hospital. Loreen (nee Jeffrey) Of Ramsay Township, ON....

June Campbell — obituary

Passed peacefully on November 27, 2025 at Stoneridge Manor at the age of 82. June leaves behind her beloved husband James “Jim” Campbell with...

Merville McGrath — obituary

Merville Keith McGrath Merville Keith McGrath, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025 in his hometown of Almonte. Merville (‘Doc’) married his childhood...

Gerald Tennant — obituary

Tennant, Gerald February 6, 1944 to November 18, 2025 John Joseph Gerald Tennant, passed away peacefully at the Lanark Lodge on November 18, 2025 in his...

Christina Brisson — obituary

Christina Luise Brisson (née Pohl) December 22, 1960 — November 6, 2025 Almonte, Ontario Chris went home peacefully to be with Christ on November 6th, 2025 at...

Claus Carstens — obituary

Carstens, Claus F. The morning of Wednesday, October 29, 2025, our wonderful husband and father, Claus, passed away after a very brief period of illness...

Pat Morton — obituary

Patricia “Pat” Morton (March 13, 1937 - October 21, 2025) Died suddenly but peacefully at home in Arnprior, where she lived with her family. Patricia...

Carl Killeen — obituary

Carl Killeen of Pakenham (Lifelong Farmer and Electrician) After a diligent battle with cancer surrounded by his daughters, with heaviest hearts, the Killeen girls regretfully announce...

Kathryn McAuley — obituary

Kathryn Ruth McAuley It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn Ruth McAuley on October 9, 2025, at the age of 66. Kathy...

Stan Hall — obituary

Hall, Stanley Brien Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital. Stan Of Almonte, Ontario, after celebrating his 75th birthday. Will...

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