Dawn Quinn. Photo credit: Submitted.

Pickleball fever: Local enthusiasts bring the sport to the Gallipeau Centre

LAURIE WEIR Patricia Lynch and Anne Miskelly, passionate advocates for pickleball in Smiths Falls, are on a mission to expand indoor playing options. As leaders of the Smiths Falls Pickleball […]

Bears locked in CCHL playoff race after loss to Ottawa

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears dropped a crucial game Friday night at home, falling 5-2 to the Ottawa Jr. Senators—one of the teams they’re battling for a […]

Build a Mountain of Food campaign surpasses expectations despite challenges

LAURIE WEIR The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign has once again shown the resilience and generosity of local communities, collecting an impressive 180,763 pounds of food and […]

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions.  Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario Party; John Jordan (incumbent) […]

Smiths Falls pares down tax levy to 5.11%

Average household to see a $155 increase LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council reviewed a revised 2025 budget on Feb. 18, with treasurer and director of corporate services Paul Dowber presenting […]

Smiths Falls Coun. Quinn ‘likely’ breached code of conduct

Council recommends 10-meeting ban from in-camera sessions LAURIE WEIR A report from Smiths Falls Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming has found that Coun. Dawn Quinn “likely” leaked confidential information from a […]

Smiths Falls Bears take big leap in CCHL standings

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears capitalized on a pair of wins to jump into fifth place in the Central Canada Hockey League and second place in the […]

Harassment investigation, wanted suspect and traffic stop lead to arrests

SUBMITTED BY SFPS Harassment investigation lead to arrest On January 31 2025, Smiths Falls Police Service commenced an investigation into a report of concerning behaviour in an intimate partner relationship. […]

Rideau Rods and Rides gears up for another spectacular car show in 2025

SUBMITTED The car community is strong across Canada, especially in Ontario, providing an outlet for enthusiasts to build, modify, and showcase their vehicles. Car cruises and shows bring together like-minded […]

Smiths Falls council responds to U.S. tariff threat

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure currently delayed until March 1. During […]