July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019
At a special committee of the whole meeting on Monday, July 15 council received a delegation from minor hockey league president Mat Krotki about concerns over the price of ice time in town. “Kids should be able to play affordable hockey in this town,” Krotki said. The minor hockey league is looking to sell their […]
At a special committee of the whole meeting Smiths Falls council voted all in favour of continuing the process to apply for a cannabis retail store in town. The Ontario government recently announced a second Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario lottery that will see 50 more private retailer stores across the province. “Certainty one […]
Due to high temperatures and humidex levels Environment Canada has issued a heat warning levels for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday for the area of Leeds and Grenville; Lanark County is not included in this heat event. A combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health. Conditions during high heat and humidity have […]
Spectrum Therapeutics (“Spectrum”), the medical division of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) (the “Company” or “Canopy Growth”) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (“CMHA”). The initiative, a first of its kind for a leading cannabis company and a national mental health organization, will see the CMHA in […]
Four local students have started to run their own businesses this summer after being selected for the 2019 Summer Company Program from the Small Business Advisory Centre (Lanark County/Smiths Falls) catchment area. Summer Company provides an opportunity for students to start and run their own business for the summer. The successful students for 2019 are: […]
“Murray Brothers Caddyshack® restaurant to be located in clubhouse” Rolling Greens, North America’s first cannabis-themed golf course, is throwing a party Saturday, July 6, and everyone is invited. But at this party BYOB has a new meaning: “bring your own bud!” Gordon Weiske, who recently moved from Toronto to Smiths Falls to take on the […]
Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire Saskatoon-based bio-product extractor KeyLeaf Life Sciences (“KeyLeaf”), related entities, and intellectual property. Canopy Growth has been working closely with KeyLeaf – formerly known as POS Bio-Sciences – as a trusted partner building out […]
Ah, summer: a time for relaxing with friends, soaking up the sun and, of course, hitting the beach. But sometimes beach days are more hassle than relaxle: fighting traffic, circling for parking and dodging rogue frisbees while you defend your tiny square of sand from the hordes of other beachgoers. Some fun! But there’s a […]
Any day now, the sides of the streets will be dotted with a familiar – and welcome – sign of summer… Roadside fruit and vegetable stands. They are most often operated by the farmers themselves, or members of their summer staff team – but not always. They usually sell produce which has been grown […]
The Town of Smiths Falls reports the Beckwith Street Redevelopment project will not begin in summer 2019. Further information about construction schedules will be communicated to downtown businesses and the media as they become available. On May 6, 2019, Smiths Falls Town Council provided unanimous support to seek grant funding under the provincial Connecting Links […]
True authentic love isn’t anxious. It’s not headachy or hard. It never second guesses. It’s beautiful and loving. It’s easy and free flowing. You’re best friends and lovers. It’s wonderful and supports your well-being and the health of your family and other relationships. Although it can be hard to admit that you have a possessive […]
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When “The Whip” came to Perth on June 29, 1967, he was in the twilight of his career. His downward journey over the previous few years had carried him from the boisterous crowds of more than 10,000 at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, to a few hundred polite souls at Perth Arena. A Perth Courier advertisement […]
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Scientists from all over the world have confirmed that climate change is deeply transforming our world and swift action is required. Climate action has finally reached the top of the heap of priority issues and we’re now part of a generation that is going to form policy around it. It’s one of many topics that […]
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Zens Inn, Prescott’s newest accommodation provider, celebrated its grand opening with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 25th. Town of Prescott Mayor & members of Council, business and community representatives and other invited guests were in attendance, to welcome owners Ashley & Josee Davies and their exciting new business to Downtown Prescott. Located […]
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