When the president of Eastern Ontario Development Association, J.A. (Joe) Perkins, addressed a large crowd at the grand opening of Perth Municipal Airport on August 30, 1956, he could not […]
Read more
A set of weaving headlights could be seen coming from the east on Highway 7, followed by a string of red flashing lights. The stolen vehicle had a drug-crazed and […]
Read more
During the middle years of the twentieth century, high-speed chases in Perth and surrounding townships were not uncommon. Some of those chase stories became legends, often discussed among police officers, […]
Read more
When this column appeared in November, 2018, the subject was the deadly pandemic which began in 1918, commonly known as the Spanish Flu. My closing remark was: “Stay healthy, my […]
Read more
On May 8, known as VE-Day (Victory in Europe), we again remembered the fallen, the wounded, and all those who fought in World War II. The negotiations leading up to […]
Read more
An era which was best known for the counterculture and Vietnam war, also saw the birth of organized women’s softball in Canada in the 1960s, and Perth was in step […]
Read more
From its beginnings as a British-influenced military town in 1816, Perth citizens continued to march through two World Wars with the 42nd Field Artillery Regiment and its various incarnations. Many […]
Read more
Perth, like most other small communities, has two faces it would seem. One face is the “Prettiest Town in Ontario”, with heritage building galore, and beautiful parks. The other – […]
Read more
SUBMITTED Driver charged and arrested On August 7th, 2025, Smiths Falls Police members responded to a report of drinking in a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, members began their investigation into […]
More Special Features >>
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 in Smiths […]
More Special Features >>
SUBMITTED On August 10th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service received information of a possible breach of probation. Members of the Smiths Falls Police began their investigation and additionally learned that […]
More Special Features >>
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 in Smiths […]
More Special Features >>
ADVERTORIAL Making end-of-life arrangements for a loved one is deeply personal and often emotional. It’s a time when compassion, guidance, and transparency matter most. Simple Choice Cremation Ottawa is dedicated […]
More Special Features >>
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 […]
More Special Features >>
SUBMITTED SMITHS FALLS – The Small Business Advisory Centre (serving Smiths Falls, Lanark County, and Northern Leeds Grenville) is proud to announce that 9 entrepreneurs from across the region have […]
More spotlight on business >>