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Friday, February 13, 2026

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Valentine dances to Frost and Fire Festival, Cupid-approved fun this Family Day weekend

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Smiths Falls renews REAL Deal lease for 5 years as questions loom over site’s future

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SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved a five-year lease allowing the Rideau Environmental Action League to continue operating the REAL Deal Reuse...
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‘An investment, not a cost’: Smiths Falls council moves ahead with IT strategy

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SMITHS FALLS — As Smiths Falls continues work on its new municipal website, council has given in principle support to a multi-year IT strategy...
Rideau Lakes

‘Mules pulling a wagon’: Why did Rideau Lakes council reject a report on its accomplishments?

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RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has decided it will not be writing its own report card. A motion calling for a consolidated public report...
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Facilities reports flag Chantry roof leak, Elgin school traffic concerns

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Fire Station 2 close-out report well received RIDEAU LAKES — A municipal facilities update presented to the Township of Rideau Lakes committee of the whole...
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Rideau Lakes council votes down Chantry retrofit and BESS

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Ballot questions will not proceed after nearly 40 residents sent emails opposing them RIDEAU LAKES — After receiving nearly 40 emails from residents urging council...

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The Travelling Sommelier: What Ontario residents are drinking after U.S. booze pulled from LCBO shelves

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Local labels, lighter pours and new habits emerge in observations by The Travelling Sommelier According to LCBO in their annual look at consumer preferences, customers were motivated to try something...
Smiths Falls

Bears score eight in wild win over Cornwall Colts

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Smiths Falls Bears follow up with Sunday win over the Hawkesbury Hawks SMITHS FALLS — What a wild game — like taking a shot of...
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Curling stones, D&D dice and dance floors — Hometown Happenings for every vibe

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...
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Mississippi Mills to introduce $2 paper billing fee for water bills

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Paper billing fee for water bills to start in 2026 MISSISSIPPI MILLS — Mississippi Mills will begin charging a $2 fee for residents who choose...

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