September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
On Monday September 9, 2019 at approximately 10 p.m., 3 male suspects attended a restaurant on Main Street East in the Town of Smiths Falls. Two of the suspects entered the store and administered a noxious substance towards two patrons inside. A third suspect waited outside the restaurant during this time. All suspects fled the […]
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to highlight some of the steps students, staff and their families can take to take care of their mental health, and the resources available to them if they are in crisis. “One of the best things to do as a […]
Smiths Falls council discussed the possibility of adding charging stations for electric vehicles in town at a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. CAO Malcolm Morris recommends that council authorize staff to write a letter to the Ontario Power Generation to partner with the town as an incentive for federal government funding. […]
The Bears welcomed back their fans to their home opener for the new season past Friday at the Den, facing the Ottawa Junior Senators. Black and yellow balloons decorated the foyer of the Memorial Center to welcome the crowd, which was greeted by a much rejuvenated team with many new faces added to the lineup. […]
On Thursday August 22, 2019 at approximately 9:41 a.m., police located and arrested, 31 year old Kyle WALLACE of Smiths Falls, for committing numerous break and enters in the Town of Smiths Falls. As a result WALLACE stands charged with the following: three counts of break and enter, one count of trespass by night and […]
Smiths Falls council received the connecting link funding of $2.1 million and plans to begin construction on the Beckwith Street redevelopment project this fall. Councillor’s Peter McKenna, Wendy Alford, Lorraine Allen and Chris McGuire support the decision to go ahead with construction as soon as possible in order to remove some of the disturbance to […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) have charged two people in connection with a series of break-ins in Smiths Falls, Ontario, as well as parts of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties. Members of the SFPS and members of the OPP East Region Criminal Operations, OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the […]
Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED), (NYSE: CGC) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received a licence from Health Canada for its KeyLeaf Life Sciences (“KeyLeaf”) facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Including the Smiths Falls site and the recently licensed BC Tweed extraction site, Canopy Growth now operates three significant extraction […]
Paws A Bit is on the move…. Do not fear, Paws A Bit will be moving only about fifteen minutes down the road to the lovely town of Smiths Falls. They have teamed up with the lovely ladies at Bone Appetit! and will relocate within their gorgeous boutique at 1B Main St. East. Paws A […]
The Town of Smiths Falls has experienced tremendous growth in economic development in recent years, and continues to seek opportunities to foster a strong, diverse community that will attract investors and entrepreneurs. The Town has seen an 8.9% increase in job growth from 2012 to 2017, which exceeds provincial growth rates. In addition, more than […]
Long before the Toronto Raptors captured the attention of Canadians on the way to a 2019 NBA championship, Perth and District Collegiate Institute teacher-coach Kevin Bellamy was already focused on the sport of basketball. He was coaching and working at camps by the age of 15, and knew by then he wanted to teach Physical […]
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In the August 8, 2019 edition of the Recorder and Times and in your letter addressed to me of August 7, 2019, I note your concern about the impact of the Board’s recent budget cuts. It is good that you are finally concerned. Yet it is immediately clear to us that your recommendation for addressing […]
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One of the most famous World War II commanders, Lt.-Gen. Charles Foulkes, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (at the time), made a visit to Perth not long after the end of that devastating war. He visited again in November of 1950, which says something of the great General’s connection to Perth as a military town. The Perth […]
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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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