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Railway Museum eyes spring roof work after nearly 19,000 visitors in 2025

Laurie Weir -
SMITHS FALLS — The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) is heading into 2026 with record attendance, strengthened infrastructure and a roof that now sits at the top of its...

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Santa stops, Christmas concerts, and cozy community cheer — Hometown Happenings festive fun

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Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...
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Legal notice sent to 5 Rideau Lakes councillors released publicly

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Township CAO confirms legal notice matter remains personal, not municipal RIDEAU LAKES — A legal notice sent to five Rideau Lakes councillors has been made...
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Rideau Lakes council sets aside procedural rules to reissue mayoral reprimand

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RIDEAU LAKES — A special council meeting on Dec. 8 ended with Rideau Lakes council voting to reissue a public reprimand of Mayor Arie...
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Top 5 Hometown Headlines’ this week highlight school safety, police charges and council tensions

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Top stories this week show a community still focused on school safety, policing and local decision-making. From a stabbing that continues to draw strong...
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RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food nears the finish line with big boosts in Portland and Merrickville

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Just one week remains in the RCL Build a Mountain of Food campaign as week five wrapped up in Portland and Merrickville on Dec....

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The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

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Rising fees highlight changes in winery visits and tastings Recent articles in several trade publications point to the same trend. The wine industry is facing a wide range of setbacks....
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HART Hub opens in Smiths Falls, offering low-barrier addiction treatment and housing supports

Laurie Weir -
SMITHS FALLS — A new era of addiction care and recovery began in Smiths Falls this week with the official opening of the Homelessness...
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Bears defeat Navan Grads 3–1 at the den

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Smiths Falls Bears earn key home win to stay second in the Robinson Division SMITHS FALLS — The den had a festive feel Friday as...
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The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

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Rising fees highlight changes in winery visits and tastings Recent articles in several trade publications point to the same trend. The wine industry is facing...

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