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Elgin driver charged after striking student near school

Laurie Weir - November 20, 2025

ELGIN — A 17-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Elgin on Wednesday, Nov. 19, prompting charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Shortly after...

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Mississippi Mills advocates for rural priorities at 2025 AMO Conference

Hometown News - August 28, 2025

SUBMITTED The Municipality of Mississippi Mills brought forward a focused and community-driven advocacy agenda at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, held...

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Brooke Henderson wins CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga

Laurie Weir - August 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Brooke Henderson gave her hometown plenty to cheer about Sunday as she captured her 14th LPGA Tour victory at the...

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ATV access to expand in south end of Smiths Falls following council approval

Laurie Weir - June 25, 2025

New route will link regional trail system and local amenities LAURIE WEIR ATV riders with the Rideau Lakes All-Terrain Vehicle Club (RLATVC) will soon have legal...

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Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

Laurie Weir - April 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...

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Cavanagh Construction revises Highland Line pit proposal in Lanark Highlands

Hometown News - January 20, 2025

SUBMITTED Consultants for Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited (TCCL) have released a revised version on Jan. 15 of their controversial proposal for a new Highland Line...

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Perth’s Dave Lavery missing in Afghanistan, believed detained

Laurie Weir - November 20, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Dave Lavery, a Canadian veteran known overseas as "Canadian Dave," has gone missing in Afghanistan, with reports suggesting he may have been detained...

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PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre welcomes new Executive Director

Hometown News - October 15, 2024

SUBMITTED The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre (PEP) is excited to announce that Alexandra Prefasi has been appointed as the Centre’s new Executive Director, beginning this...

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Rideau Lakes ribbon cutting for Fire Station #2 completion

Hometown News - October 15, 2024

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes celebrates the completion of Fire Station #2 with a ribbon cutting ceremony to take place on Thursday, October 31...

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Smiths Falls defenseman suffers spinal cord injury in EOJHL playoff action

Trish Krotki - March 6, 2024

Mac Spinelli of the Athens Aeros recovers in neck brace for 8 weeks LAURIE WEIR A Smiths Falls native, and defenseman for the Athens Aeros, has...