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OPINION: Trash Nation — ‘Not even a bronze medal in the garbage Olympics’

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LAURIE WEIR We live in a beautiful country. We hold doors. We shovel our neighbours’ driveways of snow. We say sorry when someone else steps...
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Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...
Culture

Delta Fair marks 195 years with pigs, pie and pony rides

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LAURIE WEIR DELTA — There’ll be lawn mowers tearing up the turf, tractors pulling like hell, and pies lined up like beauty queens when the...
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Smiths Falls to extend waste contract with GIM amid rising landfill costs

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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has agreed to extend its waste collection contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) through 2028 in a...
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Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

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LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...
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OPINION: Time to stop the Blueberry Creek Nature Centre backlash

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LAURIE WEIR PERTH — Tay Valley Township is still pursuing legal action against a nature school over a fourth bedroom at a bed and breakfast...
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Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

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New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a...
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Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

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Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...
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Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...
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Smiths Falls council pay lags behind Ontario average

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Staff looks to adjust rates for 2026 municipal election LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council members are paid well below the provincial average, and...
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