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Top local news this week: Smiths Falls council suspensions, police arrests and major redevelopment

Laurie Weir - January 21, 2026

A pair of council suspensions, a wave of police arrests and renewed focus on major redevelopment projects drove reader interest across Lanark, Leeds and...

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Alto to launch public consultations for its High-Speed Rail Network

Hometown News - January 16, 2026

Consultations offer the public multiple opportunities between January and March 2026 to engage with the project team and learn more about the initiative MONTREAL — On...

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Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake strikes 46 this year!

Hometown News - January 15, 2026

LANARK COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the...

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Canadians Brooke Henderson, Corey Conners post strong finish at Grant Thornton Invitational

Laurie Weir - January 12, 2026

LPGA Tour kicks off 2026 season Jan. 29 in Florida NAPLES, Fla. — Brooke Henderson, once again teaming up with fellow Canadian Corey Conners, finished...

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Former ministers urge province to intervene in Perth’s college closure

Heddy Sorour - January 12, 2026

Planned closure and sale of the Algonquin College Perth campus draw concern PERTH — Two former senior government ministers are calling on the province to...

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Smiths Falls–based company faces certified class action over BioSteel disclosures

Laurie Weir - January 6, 2026

Canopy Growth BioSteel shareholders allege 50% revenue revisions misled investors A class action lawsuit alleging misstatements in financial disclosures related to Canopy Growth Corporation's BioSteel...

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Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor reflects on leadership, tough calls and what comes next

Laurie Weir - January 1, 2026

Mayor Brant Burrow shares insights on priorities shaping the township heading into 2026 As 2025 draws to a close, Hometown News continues its year-end series...

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Looking ahead together: A year-end message to our readers

Hometown News - December 31, 2025

As we approach the final days of the year, it feels right to pause once more and say thank you. The past year has asked...

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Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve reflects on 2025 and his plans for 2026

Laurie Weir - December 30, 2025

Steve Fournier discusses the Official Plan, township council work and the 2026 municipal election As 2025 comes to a close, Hometown News reached out to...

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A Christmas message from the publisher

Hometown News - December 26, 2025

I would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. This time of year always invites reflection, and looking back,...

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