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Lanark County appoints Board Support Coordinator to Strengthen Community Safety

Hometown News - July 29, 2025

New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in...

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Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a second new nature reserve in 2025

Hometown News - July 29, 2025

SUBMITTED TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES – Thanks to the generous support of private landowners who value conservation, as well as contributions from the community, corporate ...

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Night paving operations scheduled for Ferguson Falls Road

Hometown News - July 28, 2025

SUBMITTED Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin overnight paving work on County Road 15 (Ferguson Falls Road) from Pine Grove Road to...

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Smiths Falls Food Hub hosts WELLNESSFEST fundraiser during Old Home Week

Hometown News - July 28, 2025

SUBMITTED SMITHS FALLS – The Falls Food Hub, a local non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to nutritious food and combating food insecurity within our...

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Canopy Growth opens doors to the public during Old Home Week

Laurie Weir - July 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Visitors to Smiths Falls will have a rare opportunity during Old Home Week to step inside one of the town’s...

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Landon Bedor uses music to raise funds for youth mental health

Heddy Sorour - July 25, 2025

PERTH — Up-and-coming Canadian musician Landon Bedor is using his talent to make a difference. The 19-year-old has partnered with Pivotal Help to raise...

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HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Make the most of your weekend

Laurie Weir - July 24, 2025

LAURIE WEIR 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...

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OPINION: Trash Nation — ‘Not even a bronze medal in the garbage Olympics’

Laurie Weir - July 24, 2025

LAURIE WEIR We live in a beautiful country. We hold doors. We shovel our neighbours’ driveways of snow. We say sorry when someone else steps...

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Perth Museum celebrates 100 years of history, heritage and heart

Hometown News - July 23, 2025

SUBMITTED Step back in time and celebrate a century of storytelling as the award winning Perth Museum marks its 100th anniversary. On Saturday, August 23...

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Smiths Falls police arrest two in home invasion, lay charges in multiple investigations

Hometown News - July 23, 2025

SUBMITTED Intimate Partner Violence charges laid On July 17th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police received information of an intimate partner violence incident that just occurred inside a...

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