Submitted Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) announced today that it has priced its previously announced offering of convertible senior notes due 2023 (the “notes”). The Company will issue C$500 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. Canopy Growth has granted the initial purchasers of the notes an […]
Trevor Oattes Smiths Falls has become a new home for Le Boat, Europe’s largest luxury boat rental company, following the grand opening of the company’s North American headquarters on June 13. Le Boat’s history spans over 40 years across eight of Europe’s richest countries – Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Italy and Scotland. The […]
Submitted The Town of Smiths Falls is pleased to announce that Mr. Rick Chesebrough has been appointed as the Town’s new Fire Chief. Mr. Chesebrough joins a long list of esteemed fire services professionals that have held the post since the Fire Department was established as a Fire Brigade in 1852. Rick comes to the […]
Sally Smith It wasn’t hard to say ‘yes’ to Toby James’ ask at Committee of the Whole in Perth, June 5. James spoke to council forthrightly and asked that the initial fee for the Docs on Ice Tournament, slated for March 28-30, 2019, be waived. He had some persuasive arguments: first, “every nickel will go […]
(LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Rideau Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing an investigation into a missing Rideau Lakes man. On June 6, 2018 at about 4:50 PM Rideau Lakes OPP officers responded to Delta in response to a missing person. Daniel Slack, 68 years old of Delta was last seen on his acreage property […]
Submitted First term Councillor Arie Hoogenboom has announced his intention to run for Mayor of Rideau Lakes Township. Elected in the ward of South Elmsley in 2014, Hoogenboom has extensive background in local government having spent over 30 years as a senior municipal manager prior to taking early retirement. Married with 4 adult children and […]
Submitted Telegraph operator on S.S. Ohio died at his post to send messages that saved 208 lives On August 26, 1909, Almonte, ON native George Eccles was the radio telegrapher aboard the S.S. Ohio when it hit uncharted rocks off the British Columbia coast and began to sink rapidly. Five lives were lost, but 208 […]
Submitted Parks Canada’s project to repair the historic Burritts Rapids Swing Bridge will continue into June. While the contractor has made progress with several elements of their work their efforts are behind schedule resulting in delay and an extension of the planned bridge closure. While a specific re-opening date is not yet known, the revised […]
Sally Smith Each year municipalities head off to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference. This year it’s in Ottawa from August 19-22. Some Ministers and Parliamentary Assistants will be in attendance and will host municipal delegations. CAO Malcolm Morris asked council for suggestions for these delegations. Staff identified four: Connecting Link funding program, Perpetual […]
Sally Smith It was recommended to Committee of the Whole Monday evening that the Town convey a “stratified title” under Hershey Drive to link the properties known as 1 Hershey Drive and 2 Air Care Drive. This, says Karl Grenke, planner with the Town, would “merge” the addresses of Tweed Incs. two existing landholdings and […]
Submitted by Millers Bay Farm Have you ever paused to think about it? How, by the time the snow melts and things begin to turn green, we are desperate for anything – anything at all – that is growing and edible. We search the cool, damp earth in the garden for a sign of them. […]
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Carrie Wynne No One Has to Die Alone by Lani Leary is a book I read shortly after my aunt was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I really wanted to call and I picked up the phone and realized that I didn’t know what to say to her. What don’t I say? Should I be […]
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Terry O’Hearn terry@pdgmedia.ca Much has already been said about Jessie, the elderly silver maple in Stewart Park which was taken down Thursday, March 15, by arborists. However, some updates on the removal, and insights into the remarkable life of the tree’s namesake, are in order here. Jessie was cut down because her health was deteriorating, […]
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Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca It’s the big heart behind the small business that’s making Stay@Home Senior Services a success. Karen Sergeant puts heart and soul into her business every day – whether it’s grocery shopping, going to appointments or light house cleaning – she listens to her clients and acts on their wishes. Above all, she […]
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