October 08, 2024
October 08, 2024
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears lost a tough 1-0 decision to the Cornwall Colts in CCHL league play Friday, Oct. 4 at home in front of 318 […]
SUBMITTED The Municipal Governments along the Rideau Canal corridor and other waterbodies accessed by marine vessels from the LaSalle Causeway are deeply concerned about the economic impacts of the bridge […]
LAURIE WEIR It was a 2-1 win for the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears Friday night at home in front of 333 fans in CCHL league play. After a scoreless […]
LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to adopt a new bylaw to streamline and support film production activities within the community, but consultation with a neighbouring Lanark […]
SUBMITTED Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Sept. 25, 2024. Council Updated on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program: Lanark County Council has accepted […]
Flashing crosswalk request for Old Slys Road and near Heritage House, curling and squash club LAURIE WEIR The light was shone on busy roadway in Smiths Falls, but there is […]
LAURIE WEIR Michael Cohen, president and chief executive officer of Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, presented the hospital’s achievements to Smiths Falls town council on Sept. 23. “If you […]
SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Northern Leeds Grenville) is pleased to announce that eight local businesses have been awarded a total of $38,000 in funding […]
LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to introduce a new Building Bylaw that promises to bring much-needed clarity and efficiency to the building permit process for ratepayers […]
LAURIE WEIR Municipalities along the Rideau Canal will meet this week to discuss efforts by the federal government to come to a resolution regarding the rebuilding of the LaSalle causeway […]
LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up the New England coast and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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BRIAN PRESTON Here we are in August already after a hot July when many of us still look to a brew as a thirst quencher. Yes, the younger crowd and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The discussion surrounding the reopening of the Joyceville abattoir has sparked heated debates, with strong cases on both sides. Proponents argue that reopening the facility would help local […]
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LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately, it appears that these principles […]
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LAURIE WEIR Starlet – a new shoe, jewelry and clothing store, has opened in Perth. Saturday, Sept. 28 marked the grand opening, complete with a warm welcome and ribbon cutting […]
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