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Smiths Falls prepares for biggest party in decades with Old Home Week set for August

Laurie Weir - May 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The countdown is on for the return of Smiths Falls Old Home Week, set to take over the town from Aug. 2 to...

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Rideau Lakes celebrates grand opening of new Portland Community Hall and Library

Hometown News - May 7, 2025

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce the official name and grand opening event for the new community hall and library building...

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Smiths Falls to host Job and Volunteer Fair April 23

Hometown News - April 22, 2025

SUBMITTED The Town of Smiths Falls, in partnership with ontrac Employment Services, the Smiths Falls District Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Advisory Centre, and...

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Leisure Days boosts Old Home Week support with major donation

Laurie Weir - March 21, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Old Home Week organizing committee received another financial boost on March 19, as Leisure Days RV Centre Smiths Falls joined...

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Grand opening for Portland Hall set for May long weekend

Laurie Weir - March 6, 2025

Chair debate gets $10,000 pre-budget approval LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will celebrate the opening of the new Portland Hall and Library in May,...

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Smiths Falls to host winter carnival on Feb. 8

Hometown News - January 31, 2025

SUBMITTED The Town of Smiths Falls has announced the return of the much-anticipated Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 8. The town will be transformed into...

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Food fair, new chairs, and heritage recognition: Highlights from Perth council

Hometown News - January 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Perth town council met on Jan. 29 to discuss a variety of topics, including an upcoming multicultural food fair, new leadership for the...

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Frost & Fire Winter Festival brings Family Day fun to Perth

Hometown News - January 13, 2025

SUBMITTED Perth Tourism is thrilled to present Frost & Fire Winter Festival, happening on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, as part of Family Day Weekend. This year’s...

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Tentative plans for Skate the Lake on ice as organizers set to prep Portland oval

Laurie Weir - January 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The beloved Skate the Lake event may return to Portland Bay this winter, though potentially in a different format. John Bongers, president of Portland...

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Montague Township celebrates milestones in infrastructure, community engagement, growth

Hometown News - December 28, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Montague Township wrapped up an eventful year in 2024 with numerous accomplishments across council, infrastructure, grants, and community engagement. Reeve Karen Jennings highlighted the...

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