Culture

Organizers cancelling Rideau Paddlefest, cite pandemic concerns

Hometown News - September 10, 2021

Peter Au, chair of the Rideau Paddlefest committee, has announced that the event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18 has been cancelled. Au said all members...

Culture

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: Outerbridge Station Theatre Magic

Hometown News - August 16, 2021

The Smiths Falls Canadian Pacific Railway Station was constructed in 1887. The structure was built on what was once swampland belonging to John McGill...

Culture

Burning Passions Theatre launches exciting new online theatre courses for fall 2021

Hometown News - August 16, 2021

The award-winning Burning Passions Theatre – which produced the Classic Theatre Festival in Perth for over a decade – has announced a new series of...

History & Mystery

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: Seize the day

Hometown News - July 15, 2021

In 1886, the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway yards in Smiths Falls, Ontario created some incredible business opportunities. Matthew Ryan was a local...

Culture

Outdoor live music series returning to Smiths Falls

Hometown News - July 12, 2021

If a couple of hours in the sunshine in scenic Centennial Park, listening to live music and enjoying some refreshments sounds like fun, you’re...

Culture

Artist showcase at The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum

Hometown News - July 9, 2021

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is excited to present a showcase of artist Colleen Gray’s work. Painting with ground mineral watercolours, Gray creates...

History & Mystery

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: The Lost Cemetery

Hometown News - June 18, 2021

For twenty years, Agnes Lamb lived in what was considered to be the finest mansion between Montreal and Toronto. Alexander Wood’s “Glenwood” Mansion was...

Culture

Longstanding Indigenous presence recognized with two Algonquin history plaques

Hometown News - May 20, 2021

Thousands of years before European settlers arrived in what is now called Lanark County, Algonquin/Omàmìwininì People thrived in these lands. When Samuel de Champlain...

Culture

Perth Canada Day celebrations canceled

Hometown News - May 12, 2021

During Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Community Services Shannon Baillon shared the unwelcome news with Perth town council that it...

History & Mystery

Smiths Falls History & Mystery: The Opera House

Hometown News - May 8, 2021

I have made my living as a magician since I was 19, and the art of magic has been part of my life ever...

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