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Rideau Lakes council seeks close-out report on Fire Station 2 build

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has directed staff to prepare a full close-out report on the new Fire Station 2 after confirming the document presented on Nov. 10...

Build a Mountain of Food first blitz collects 6,254 lbs of food, $5,172 for The Hunger Stop

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

Bears bounce back with big win after back-to-back losses

Hometown News - November 10, 2025

Small group gathers in Smiths Falls to mark town’s first Indigenous Veterans Day

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

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Bears bounce back with big win after back-to-back losses

November 10, 2025

Perth pushes to reclaim shuttered Algonquin College campus as world-class heritage trades school

November 4, 2025

Bears treat fans to Halloween night victory over Canadians

November 3, 2025

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Series of arrests in Smiths Falls: Impaired driver, robbery and violence charges

September 23, 2025

Smiths Falls council delays Code of Conduct sanctions against Coun. Quinn

September 22, 2025

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Hometown Headlines: Crime stories keep readers engaged for the week ending Nov. 6

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

Crime updates and one surprise business closure dominated online traffic this week at Hometown News. From homicide breakthroughs to the sudden shutdown of a...

Regional News

Build a Mountain of Food first blitz collects 6,254 lbs of food, $5,172 for The Hunger Stop

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

Community rallies as the Build a Mountain of Food campaign begins And they’re off! The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign is off to...

Smiths Falls

Bears bounce back with big win after back-to-back losses

Hometown News - November 10, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — The Smiths Falls Bears faced a challenging week, starting with a 3–2 loss to the Cornwall Colts on the road Thursday,...

Smiths Falls

Small group gathers in Smiths Falls to mark town’s first Indigenous Veterans Day

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — A quiet half-hour ceremony took place as Indigenous Veterans Day was observed in Smiths Falls for the first time on Saturday,...

Smiths Falls

SFPS make multiple arrests; Shoplifting, IPV and probation violations lead to charges

Hometown News - November 7, 2025

Smiths Falls Police apprehend several wanted suspects during proactive patrols and ongoing investigations Shoplifter arrested On October 20th, 2025 members of the Smiths Falls Police were...

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SFPS make multiple arrests; Shoplifting, IPV and probation violations lead to charges

November 7, 2025

Smiths Falls man charged in 2023 Elizabethtown-Kitley homicide

November 6, 2025

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Bears bounce back with big win after back-to-back losses

November 10, 2025

Perth pushes to reclaim shuttered Algonquin College campus as world-class heritage trades school

November 4, 2025

Bears treat fans to Halloween night victory over Canadians

November 3, 2025

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Build a Mountain of Food first blitz collects 6,254 lbs of food, $5,172 for The Hunger Stop

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

Almonte District High School celebrates 150 years of learning, legacy and community

Hometown News - October 9, 2025

‘Pawsome Day’ in Perth as Darou Farm Dog Park officially opens

Laurie Weir - October 7, 2025

Tee-rific! How the BirTee is driving golf forward

Heddy Sorour - August 18, 2025

From scrap to statement: How James Graham turns old boats into functional art

Heddy Sorour - August 15, 2025

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Smiths Falls

Small group gathers in Smiths Falls to mark town’s first Indigenous Veterans Day

November 10, 2025

Hometown Happenings

Turtle painting, Christmas markets, and Remembrance Day ceremonies—Hometown Happenings to enjoy

November 6, 2025

Smiths Falls

Maple leaf veterans’ crosswalk painting underway in Smiths Falls

November 5, 2025

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The Travelling Sommelier

The Travelling Sommelier: Oktoberfest – Fall beers and ciders

Hometown News - October 30, 2025

Savour the season with a selection of fall beers and ciders from Ontario and beyond Now that the hot, humid days of summer are behind us, it is time to...

Perth

Perth pushes to reclaim shuttered Algonquin College campus as world-class heritage trades school

Heddy Sorour - November 4, 2025

Local leaders and residents explore options to preserve the Perth Campus for future trades training PERTH — The former Algonquin College Perth Campus was once...

Smiths Falls