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BESS proponent withdraws Lombardy proposal

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes battery energy storage system project no longer under consideration RIDEAU LAKES — A proposed battery energy storage system for Highway 15 in Lombardy is no longer moving forward....

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Rideau Lakes postpones decision on battery storage proposal

Laurie Weir -
Council to hold public meeting before Dec. 18 vote on proposed battery storage facility on Highway 15 UPDATE: BESS proponent withdraws Lombardy proposal RIDEAU LAKES —...
Smiths Falls

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

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Parent raises concerns after her eight-year-old was seriously injured in a Smiths Falls school stabbing on Nov. 12 SMITHS FALLS — A parent is demanding...
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BAM Week 4 totals climb in Elgin and Westport

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Build a Mountain of Food campaign continues to drive food bank support across the region ELGIN — Week four of the RCL Automotive Build a...
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Rideau Lakes presses BMO on rural branch closures

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Council voices concern over the Elgin BMO branch closing in June 2026 ELGIN — Rideau Lakes council will send a letter to the Bank of Montreal...
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New Brunswick curler visits Smiths Falls

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The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club welcomed Rob Swan SMITHS FALLS — The Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club was proud to welcome New...
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The Travelling Sommelier: Oktoberfest – Fall beers and ciders

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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...
Smiths Falls

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

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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...
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Health unit to close 7 leased rural offices by March as agency shifts to new service model

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Southeast Public Health to close seven leased offices across the region by March 1, 2026, as part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing...
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Bears bring the heat in Sunday shutout against Brockville Braves

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Smiths Falls Bears shutout win strengthens their lead in the Robinson Division SMITHS FALLS — Sunday afternoon games tend to be a quieter affair in the...
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