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Smiths Falls’ Seniors Activity Centre may have a new name to honour Bud Fawcett’s legacy

LAURIE WEIR A proposal to rename the town’s Seniors Activity Centre in honour of long-time community advocate John “Bud” Fawcett is moving ahead, following unanimous...

‘No longer repairable’: Aging Smiths Falls splash pad closes for maintenance ahead of scorcher days

LAURIE WEIR The splash pad at Smiths Falls’ Lower Reach Park is closed until further notice, and it’s uncertain whether it will reopen this season....

Spirit of the Drum Powwow an ‘incredible experience’ in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR Duck Island was alive with music, movement and meaning on June 14 and 15 as the Spirit of the Drum Powwow returned to...

Sold out and steeped in story: Perth’s Kilt Run returns June 21

LAURIE WEIR The kilts are coming, and they’re coming in droves. The 2025 Perth World Record Kilt Run has officially sold out, with all 1,545 spots...

‘The Friend’ screening in Perth raises funds for off-leash dog park at Darou Farm

LAURIE WEIR A beloved big-screen pup is lending a paw to help build a better space for his real-life canine cousins. Two special screenings of The...

Fire damages Smiths Falls Subway location on Highway 15

LAURIE WEIR A fire at the Lombard Street Subway/Pizza Hut location caused extensive damage Tuesday morning, with losses estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Smiths Falls Fire...

Smiths Falls backs upgrades to website, signage, trailhead and traffic controls

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council tackled a wide range of operational and infrastructure matters during its June 9 committee of the whole meeting, approving website...

Spirit of the Drum Powwow returns to Duck Island in Smiths Falls this weekend

LAURIE WEIR The Spirit of the Drum Powwow returns to Duck Island this weekend following a one-year hiatus. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6...

Smiths Falls raises alarm over new provincial development law

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is sounding the alarm over Ontario’s latest omnibus development legislation, warning that Bill 17, now officially law, could limit municipal oversight,...

Smiths Falls officers reassigned following arrest video, external investigation underway

LAURIE WEIR Two Smiths Falls police officers have been placed on administrative duties and an outside police service has been called in to investigate following...

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