ByNan Business Solutions is your go-to coach LAURIE WEIR Kevin Savoy is an engineer by trade, and has turned his passion for business into helping others. Named after his sons, […]
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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]
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SUBMITTED The Municipality of Mississippi Mills saluted members of the business community October 24 as our Long-Standing Business Appreciation Night returned for the first time since 2018. Traditionally held in celebration of […]
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SUBMITTED Dave Brown humbly accepts the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award. Dave has been an influential figure in Leeds Grenville, contributing to economic development and heritage preservation for […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is delighted to share yesterday’s announcement from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), naming Rideau Lakes as a winner of the 2024 EDAC Marketing […]
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LAURIE WEIR Starlet – a new shoe, jewelry and clothing store, has opened in Perth. Saturday, Sept. 28 marked the grand opening, complete with a warm welcome and ribbon cutting […]
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Can this chocolate company fill the void left by Hershey’s departure? LAURIE WEIR Can an up-and-coming entrepreneur with a passion for chocolate fill the void left by the Hershey factory […]
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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Northern Leeds Grenville) is pleased to announce that eight local businesses have been awarded a total of $38,000 in funding […]
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SUBMITTED – LEEDS GRENVILLE NEWSLETTER Integrity is everything. “We appreciate the little things; the people in the community and the details we offer matter,” says Lyndsay. Jackie Taylor and her […]
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Rideau Heartland Centre houses several businesses causing signage cacophony LAURIE WEIR A revised façade improvement application from the owners of a Beckwith Street building has been sent back to staff […]
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Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is now accepting applications for the Starter Company Plus program. Funded by the Government […]
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SUBMITTED The new Rideau Lakes Community Profile was adopted on Tuesday, April 2 at the regular meeting of Council, and the accompanying video was launched at the Rideau Lakes Business […]
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SUBMITTED The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville – Small Business is looking for 5 capable, independent students to step out and run their own business through the Summer Company […]
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Bank has been ‘a safe depository for surplus cash’ over the years LAURIE WEIR It was in April 1874 that the BMO branch opened its doors in Smiths Falls for […]
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SHANNON MCLELLAN Local auto-body paint & repair man Roy McLellan is hanging up his paint gun as he enters his fortieth year in business this April. The owner of The […]
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Partnership with 4 Degrees Brewing and Distilling also on tap LAURIE WEIR What’s on tap? Come find out, as new entrepreneurs have moved into the space at 4 Degrees Brewing […]
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STAFF The Town of Smiths Falls has launched its annual business survey for the third consecutive year, introducing an innovative approach to data collection. The annual survey program serves as […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that 34 local businesses have been nominated for the Business Recognition Awards. This year, the Township is working with three […]
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STAFF WRITER In the heart of Merrickville sits the bustling hub known as The Village Bean Coffee House. Especially vibrant just before the shops open, it’s where locals and visitors […]
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SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the Business Recognition Awards. Each year, the Township calls for nominations of businesses located in […]
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Kemptville YIG co-owner comes to town with extensive background BY LAURIE WEIR After 15 years in Smiths Falls, Dan and Wanita Andress have retired from Your Independent Grocer. “It has […]
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Becoming a small business owner is a journey that requires courage, innovation, and the ability to seize opportunities. Almonte business owners Omid McDonald and Neal McCarten exemplify these qualities through […]
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ontrac Employment Resource Services has been providing free professional in-person, local employment services to the community of Smiths Falls since 2002. Our team of dedicated staff provides services to job […]
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Facility sold to Hershey Canada, Inc. for approximately CAD$53 million Canopy Growth completes CAD $155 million of property sales since April 1, 2023 SMITHS FALLS, ON, October 2, 2023 – […]
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This year 2 local students have been selected for the 2023 Summer Company Program in the Lanark County/Smiths Falls/North Leeds Grenville area. Summer Company provides an opportunity for students to […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that it has entered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with Greenstar Canada Investment Limited Partnership […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, the town’s Manager of Economic Development Julia Crowder brought an update on last week’s job fair at Settlers Ridge. […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with an institutional investor (the “Institutional Investor”) […]
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On February 24th, 2023, the doors of The Tipped Ship on Main Street in Elgin will open to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am. All are […]
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ontrac Employment Resource services has been providing free professional in-person, local employment services to the community of Smiths Falls since 2002. Our team of dedicated staff provides services to job […]
Read moreTransaction supports the Company’s focus on achieving profitability through streamlined operations in Canada Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) announced today that it has […]
Read moreCreation of U.S. holding company and exchangeable share structure designed to enable Canopy USA to trigger full ownership of U.S. cannabis investments and capitalize on market opportunity projected to be […]
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Each year, students between the ages of 15 and 29 apply to the Summer Company program, submit a business plan and if selected, they can receive up to $3,000 in […]
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During Tuesday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting, CAO Malcolm Morris announced that Tuesday morning marked the fifth year of Le Boat’s North American branch being headquartered in Smiths Falls. […]
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During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Julia Crowder, Manager of Tourism and Economic Development, presented the first annual Business Survey Report based on a town-wide […]
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During Smiths Falls’ Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday night, Senior Planner Karl Grenke presented a report by the CIP (Community Improvement Plan) Evaluation Committee recommending a municipal funding […]
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The spirit of the season is alive and well at North Folk Cafe & Gelato in Perth. This cafe is decked out for Christmas with festive decorations, a holiday drink […]
Read moreChanges are designed to drive execution against the Company’s strategic priorities Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or “the Company”) (TSX:WEED) (NASDAQ:CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, today […]
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Canadian premium flower market leader delivers 10 new strains to address growing consumer demand for premium flower with high THC potency from sought-after strains Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or “the […]
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Merrick Preparatory School is a boarding and day high school located in the beautiful town of Merrickville Since 2012, our school is renowned for small class sizes with outstanding academic […]
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The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce, is inviting local […]
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Michele’s Doorway to Splendour has taken a pivotal turn into becoming the place to shop for the latest in new ladies’ fashion. The fashion boutique offers a one-stop shop for […]
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Transaction strengthens Canopy Growth’s U.S. ecosystem and increases U.S. cannabis market exposure upon federal permissibility Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or “the Company”) (TSX: WEED, NASDAQ: CGC) and Mountain High […]
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As the world continues to shift into a digital space – a need proven even more prudent by the COVID-19 pandemic – the Town of Perth will be maintaining digital […]
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On the road again. At least that’s what Fred and Sue Gieratz plan when they sell the business they’ve been in for 27 years. The couple have catered to the […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NASDAQ:CGC) is pleased to announce that Sumayyah Emeh-Edu will be joining the company in the newly created role of Vice President […]
Read moreCanopy Growth holds conditional ownership of approximately 20% in TerrAscend Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX: WEED, NASDAQ: CGC) announces that it has closed the previously announced plan of arrangement […]
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Canopy Growth to receive exchangeable shares, warrants and debt in TerrAscend, increasing its direct conditional ownership in TerrAscend from approximately 13%[1] to approximately 21% of the issued and outstanding shares on […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NASDAQ:CGC) today announced a series of Canadian operational changes designed to streamline its operations and further improve margins. Canopy Growth will […]
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Think of it as a no-frills convenience store for the cannabis consumer. “Our whole guiding principle is we’re trying to save our customers money,” said Nathaniel Morris, owner of T […]
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Pretty Things opens at 18 Russell Street this week in Smiths Falls. It is a small shop with a world of fantastic purchases inside; it has a cool vibe with […]
Read moreThe Company joins innovation and growth leaders on Nasdaq Company’s U.S. Ticker symbol to remain “CGC” Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) announced it will be […]
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Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) and Acreage Holdings, Inc. (CSE:ACRG.A.U, ACRG.B.U), (OTC: ACRHF, ACRDF) announced today that following the implementation of their amended arrangement, Acreage has developed a […]
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Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, today announced the launch of Martha Stewart CBD– a new line of premium quality, hemp-derived wellness […]
Read moreCompany to open 10 retail stores across Alberta under the Tokyo Smoke and Tweed banners, marking its first retail cannabis presence in the province Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or […]
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Proudly Canadian Owned & Operated “Peavey Industries LP is pleased to announce the repositioning of our two flagship retail banners into one, with the conversion of TSC Stores, located solely […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) announced today the Company will hold its 2020 Annual General and Special Meeting in virtual online format. The meeting will […]
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ShopCanopy.com offers a convenient online shopping destination and features the company’s growing portfolio of CBD brands Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp, and cannabis device company, […]
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Small businesses are vital as the backbone of our rural. To support businesses through the coronavirus crisis, Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) acted quickly to help local businesses […]
Read moreCanopy Growth and Acreage agree to amend plan of arrangement to provide potential additional upside for all shareholders Amended arrangement provides for up-front cash payment to Acreage shareholders and certain […]
Read moreClever Leaves Colombia to supply extracted products to Canopy LATAM, Canopy Growth’s Latin American Subsidiary Clever Leaves, a leading multinational operator (MNO) and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and hemp extracts, and […]
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Storz & Bickel is pleased to announce that Health Canada has issued a Medical Device Licence for the new Volcano Medic 2 (License No.: 103842), an advanced cannabis vapourizer device […]
Read moreTerry Yanofsky and David Lazzarato appointed as John Bell and Peter Stringham retire from the CGC Board. Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is pleased to […]
Read moreCanopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) has been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and paying close attention to the guidance given by public health bodies around the […]
Read moreThe Company announces the closure of two Canadian greenhouses, representing a significant step forward in aligning the Company’s cultivation capacity with projected demand. Company expects to record estimated pre-tax charges […]
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Canopy Growth leases former Concession 5 Vineyard property to Niagara College It’s proving to be a vintage year for cultivating partnerships in Niagara. Thanks to a new agreement, Niagara College’s […]
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LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant distractions for the township. While […]
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LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
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STAFF We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Whyte has joined Hometown News in the role of Advertising and Communications. With over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up the New England coast and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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ByNan Business Solutions is your go-to coach LAURIE WEIR Kevin Savoy is an engineer by trade, and has turned his passion for business into helping others. Named after his sons, […]
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