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 August 17-20 in Ottawa. Mayor […]
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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Brooke Henderson gave her hometown plenty to cheer about Sunday as she captured her 14th LPGA Tour victory at the CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga. […]
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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 access through the south […]
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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 from a local animal sanctuary […]
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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 pit near McDonald’s Corners. This […]
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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 by the Afghan government. Lavery […]
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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 month. PEP is a day program […]
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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 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 […]
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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 suffered a spinal cord […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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