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Smiths Falls council responds to U.S. tariff threat

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure currently...

Smiths Falls Bears upset Nepean Raiders on the road

Win gives the team sole possession of eighth place LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears secured a crucial 6-2 victory over the Nepean Raiders...

Smiths Falls council pushes back on 7% tax hike

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council was unwilling to accept a seven per cent tax increase, even after efforts to bring it down from an initial...

Perth Mayor addresses concerns over CAIVAN Golf Course Development

LAURIE WEIR Perth Mayor Judy Brown has addressed what she called “misinformation circulating” about a proposed housing development at the Perth Golf Course by CAIVAN,...

Smiths Falls eyes new grant after $13M pitch falls short for water main project

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is taking another shot at securing funding for its $18-million trunk water main upgrade after its initial $13-million...

Smiths Falls receives nearly $500,000 to help fund new Confederation Bridge

LAURIE WEIR A $150,000 fix to temporarily move the power line at Confederation Bridge could set construction back, but a successful $495,000 funding application is...

Opinion: Reflecting on a year with Hometown News

It’s hard to believe a year has flown by in the blink of an eye! What a fun and fulfilling year it’s been as...

Playoff race heats up as Bears suffer tough loss to Nationals

LAURIE WEIR The league-leading Rockland Nationals shut out the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears 4-0 on Friday, Jan. 24, in Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL)...

Rideau Lakes tackles sidewalks, vandalism, potential tax hike

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes addressed several community issues during its community services committee meeting on Jan. 13. These items will return to...

Smiths Falls Bears force Rockland Nationals into overtime

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears pushed the league-leading Rockland Nationals (31-5-1) into overtime on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Central Canada Hockey League...

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