The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot on a hiking […]
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LAURIE WEIR A dying stray cat in Smiths Falls was picked up by a local rescue, rushed to the vet, and euthanized. The bill was $485. The town says it […]
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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 on our foot. But when […]
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LAURIE WEIR PERTH — Tay Valley Township is still pursuing legal action against a nature school over a fourth bedroom at a bed and breakfast on site that helps support […]
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LAURIE WEIR There’s a whale of a tale coming out of Smiths Falls this week. Not one swimming past the water tower or sunning in the basin, but the fossilized […]
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LAURIE WEIR I am uneasy to “celebrate” Canada Day.Canada was built on land that was taken without consent. Indigenous nations were betrayed. Agreements were made and broken. Children were stolen. […]
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Township has spent $500,000 on paperwork for two projects that have gone nowhere fast LAURIE WEIR Raise your hand if you saw this one coming. Raises hand. Yes, I sure […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls released its 2024 Annual Year in Review report and council had a chance to reflect on a busy year of accomplishments. CAO Malcolm […]
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LAURIE WEIR While Canadians watched Prime Minister Mark Carney handle high-stakes trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, a different kind of power play was unfolding closer to […]
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SUBMITTED As a rural agency located in eastern Ontario, our work to support women and their children fleeing violence is central in our community. We are a 45-year-old agency active […]
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LAURIE WEIR 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 a regular contributor to […]
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LAURIE WEIR Ah, January. It will soon be upon us. The month where we’re all supposed to magically transform into the best versions of ourselves—right after spending December in a […]
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LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant distractions for the township. While […]
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LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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LAURIE WEIR The discussion surrounding the reopening of the Joyceville abattoir has sparked heated debates, with strong cases on both sides. Proponents argue that reopening the facility would help local […]
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LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately, it appears that these principles […]
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OPINION BY SALLY SMITH Everyone’s talking about the ‘no snow’ winter. It might still be coming. But it’s already the beginning of March and snow is melting…not drifting from the […]
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The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot on a hiking […]
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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 old-fashioned community fun happening […]
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LAURIE WEIR MISSISSIPPI MILLS — As it works to preserve the past, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is also trying to solve a funding issue. The MVCA says it can […]
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LAURIE WEIR ALMONTE — Mississippi Mills council is calling for national support to save two heritage collections at the Mill of Kintail. The site honours Canadian sports icon Dr. James […]
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SUBMITTED BY SFPS Theft investigation results in arrest On July 30th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service commenced an investigation into a shoplifting incident that occurred at a local business. The […]
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LAURIE WEIR A dying stray cat in Smiths Falls was picked up by a local rescue, rushed to the vet, and euthanized. The bill was $485. The town says it […]
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HEDDY SOROUR PORTLAND — Step into The Galley in Portland, and you cannot miss the showstopper. A cantilevered bar that looks like it came straight from a marina dominates the […]
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