September 02, 2025
September 02, 2025
HEDDY SOROUR Born in Merrickville and perfected in Perth, Ontario, the BirTee could very well be a game-changer in the world of golf. Its inventor, Mario Caya, a retired elementary […]
LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a list of weekend events. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, […]
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 […]
LAURIE WEIR Swimmers are being urged to stay on dry land at several public beaches across the region, as the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution […]
SUBMITTED Students and families across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) can expect to see significantly expanded classroom libraries and school book collections for the fall, as the UCDSB […]
HEDDY SOROUR A bounty of wooden boats is about to descend on the village of Merrickville. Siren’s Boatworks is hosting their first annual Wooden Boat Festival on Saturday May 31 […]
STAFF WRITER Conservative candidate Michael Barrett has been re-elected in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes following a closely contested federal election. Preliminary results show Barrett securing 50.2 per cent of the vote, […]
HEDDY SOROUR Small but mighty the Pews in Merrickville is hosting legendary Canadian blues musician Colin Linden, a multiple Juno award winner. Linden will be stopping in Merrickville for one […]
LAURIE WEIR The New Democratic Party candidate Paul Lancione says he believes it’s time for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to think differently about economic recovery, job protection and public […]
LAURIE WEIR As the incumbent MP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett has weathered political storms, economic downturns and shifting party dynamics since first being elected in a […]
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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