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Lower Reach Park glow-up: Smiths Falls’ largest park poised for transformation

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LAURIE WEIR A bold, long-range vision for Lower Reach Park, the town’s largest and most popular green space, has received council’s endorsement in principle, setting...
Community

‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

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LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...
Community

Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

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LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...
Lifestyle

Heron’s OT heroics lift Bears to Game 7 in CJHL showdown

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LAURIE WEIR With their season on the line, the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears clawed their way into a Game 7 showdown, by edging the...
Lifestyle

Rockland rattles Smiths Falls Bears in Game 5 upset

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LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears got mauled by a hungry Rockland Nationals squad Friday night, dropping Game 5 of the CCHL final series 6–2...
Carleton Place

‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers

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While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and...
Community

Perth council round-up: Roadwork, grants, contracts and community support

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LAURIE WEIR From a major road overhaul and free youth sports, to leaf pick-up and internet policy, Perth council covered a lot of ground at...
Lifestyle

Bears dominate Rockland 5-1, Heron’s hat trick highlights Game 3

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LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears are officially back in business. Down two games in the best-of-seven series against the Rockland Nationals, the Bears roared into...
Brockville

Paul Lancione says NDP is ready to invest in people, not just politics

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LAURIE WEIR The New Democratic Party candidate Paul Lancione says he believes it’s time for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to think differently about economic...
Lifestyle

Bears fall 3-1 to Rockland, trail Bogart Cup final 2-0

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LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears have their backs against the boards after dropping Game 2 of the Bogart Cup final in a 3-1 loss...
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