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Bears defeat Navan Grads 3–1 at the den

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

Smiths Falls Bears earn key home win to stay second in the Robinson Division SMITHS FALLS — The den had a festive feel Friday as the Smiths Falls Bears took...

The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

Obituary of Carol Ann Botham

Hometown News - December 6, 2025

In Loving Memory: Darcy Jansen

Hometown News - December 5, 2025

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Obituary of Carol Ann Botham

Hometown News - December 6, 2025

Obituaries & Memorials

In Loving Memory: Darcy Jansen

Hometown News - December 5, 2025

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Rideau Lakes receives 156 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

December 8, 2025

Lights. Santa. Christmas action! Hometown Happenings brimming with holiday cheer

December 4, 2025

Rideau Lakes to further reprimand mayor for statements made to media

December 4, 2025

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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Rideau Lakes receives 156 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue emphasizes the importance of working smoke and CO alarms RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue has received 156...

The Travelling Sommelier

The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

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...

Obituaries & Memorials

Obituary of Carol Ann Botham

Hometown News - December 6, 2025

Carol Ann Botham November 27, 1939 - December 3, 2025 Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Carol Botham passed away on December 3rd at the age...

Obituaries & Memorials

In Loving Memory: Darcy Jansen

Hometown News - December 5, 2025

Another year has come and goneWithout you here just seems so wrongYou are missed and loved each and every dayYou are never forgotten in...

Hometown Happenings

Lights. Santa. Christmas action! Hometown Happenings brimming with holiday cheer

Laurie Weir - December 4, 2025

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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Break-in investigation, traffic stops and 9-1-1 calls lead to multiple charges in Smiths Falls

December 4, 2025

Mother demands action after alleging child was stabbed at Smiths Falls area school

December 3, 2025

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Bears defeat Navan Grads 3–1 at the den

December 8, 2025

The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

December 8, 2025

New Brunswick curler visits Smiths Falls

December 2, 2025

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BAM Week 4 totals climb in Elgin and Westport

Laurie Weir - December 3, 2025

Mississippi Mills mayor earns national honour from Municipal World

Laurie Weir - November 26, 2025

Smiths Falls pushes Build a Mountain of Food past 100,000 lbs

Laurie Weir - November 24, 2025

Build a Mountain of Food campaign tops 81,000 lb after second week on the trail

Laurie Weir - November 20, 2025

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

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

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Hometown Happenings

Lights. Santa. Christmas action! Hometown Happenings brimming with holiday cheer

December 4, 2025

Mississippi Mills

Three days of festive events bring holiday magic to Mississippi Mills

December 1, 2025

Hometown Happenings

Holiday trains, Santa Claus parades, and Christmas markets—Hometown Happenings brings the magic

November 28, 2025

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The Travelling Sommelier

The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

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....

The Travelling Sommelier

The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

Hometown News - December 8, 2025

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...

Smiths Falls

New Brunswick curler visits Smiths Falls

Hometown News - December 2, 2025

The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club welcomed Rob Swan SMITHS FALLS — The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club was proud to welcome New...

Smiths Falls

Bears drop tight 6–5 game against Kemptville 73’s

Hometown News - December 1, 2025

Smiths Falls Bears remain atop Robinson Division despite close loss Friday night’s home game at the Den ended in a close 5–6 loss for the...

BUSINESS

Rideau Lakes presses BMO on rural branch closures

December 2, 2025

Appreciation Night highlights long-standing businesses in Mississippi Mills

November 12, 2025

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Ontario eviction rules change as new housing law takes effect

Hometown News - December 1, 2025

‘Hugged by echoes’: 13 years after Emma Fillipoff vanished, her mother still has hope

Laurie Weir - November 26, 2025

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