Toby Randell, Mayor of Carleton Place

09/15/2026

Good morning CP!

Enjoy the day and these photo’s from the highest windows in the Town Hall. Our municipal building has some great stories to tell!

09/11/2026

Come to the Carleton Place Canoe Club Saturday to take in the excitement that is DragonBoat Racing!

Over a 1000 athletes will be on hand , along with food and music throughout the day. Stop by and say hi as I will be on the verandah facing the water, until noon doing the announcements and play by play of the races.

Have a great weekend!

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09/11/2026

Come out Sunday and enjoy all that Lanark County has to offer.
Plenty of vendors, food, music and fun for all ages.

The countdown is on! 🕓

In just two days, Beckwith Park will come alive with the sounds, tastes, and colours of fall. Get ready for the Harvest Festival this weekend with fun, flavour, and fantastic community spirit!

This celebration of local agriculture will take place September 13, from 11am to 4pm at Beckwith Park. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and Lanark County products. Bring your friends and your love for all things local! ✨

09/10/2026

Good morning CP!

A couple of years ago I was having a particularly rough stretch, with multiple family members and a very good friend in hospital, 2 of which would pass away within a short time. While visiting my friend for the last time, in another town, and feeling rather low, upon leaving I see this sign in front of our car and it made me laugh, mainly because I knew my buddy would also find it hilarious. Sometime you just have to make do with what’s available I guess (extension cord not provided).

Even when times seem tough finding the things that make you and other’s laugh can make a day better. I hope you get a good chuckle and have a great day!

09/09/2026

Good morning Carleton Place!

Yesterday morning I had the honour to attend and speak at the dedication of the Carleton Place section of the OVRT to Ian Edwards. In the presence of his wife Janet and his daughter Emma, an information board was unveiled in honour of Ian.

A testament to a life of volunteering and giving back to one’s community, Ian played an integral part in creating the OVRT as well as other trails across Lanark County for all to enjoy. A local business man (he owned Carleton Auto Parts), Ian spent a lifetime giving back and although a quiet man, his actions spoke volumes for our town and beyond through his actions.

Have a great day and stop by and read about Ian while you’re out in the trail!

09/03/2026

Community Grant applications for 2027 are now open!

Grants are awarded to local projects or programs that support or improve well-being and quality of life in the community.

Program details, including the application form, can be found online at www.lanarkcounty.ca under "Government" and "Grants and Programs."

Deadline to apply is Sept. 18, 2026.

09/03/2026

Good morning Carleton Place.

A number of years ago, the parents of Elgin Fraser put up this memorial to him at the arena after he passed away to childhood cancer. Little Elgin loved hockey and I remember a picture of he and Mike Fisher of the Senators, smiling together often.

This memorial sat outside Blade Sports for years and during the renovations at the rink it got taken down and never put back up. A number of months ago Elgins mom posted about it on a Facebook site and so I reached out. We had a discussion and it lead to it going back up in its rightful spot.

A reminder of a sweet child, taken far too soon and also to pack as much love and laughter into your life as you possibly can, as young Elgin, his parents and siblings did.

Have a great day!

09/03/2026

Saturday, September 5th, 2026 – Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot Closing

The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closing for the 2026 season at 12 noon this Saturday, September 5th. The facility will reopen in May 2027. For a detailed list of items accepted at the HHW Depot, please visit List of Accepted Materials at Household Hazardous Waste (carletonplace.ca).

09/02/2026

Good morning Carleton Place.

As the majority of our children head back to school this week, (French board went back last week) our sidewalks and streets will be a lot busier with busses, bicycles, and young feet. Please take extra time and caution while you are on your morning commute, and have patience as everyone gets back into the swing of things or are figuring it out for the first time.

The safety of our youngest citizens should be front of mind while they make their way too and from school.

Enjoy the year folks. I hope everyone has a terrific start!