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Opinion

Banning social media for kids misses the real problem

Laurie Weir -
OPINION — Canada appears ready to follow Australia’s lead with a proposed ban on social media use for children under 16. The idea sounds...
Smiths Falls

Series of charges laid following local investigations in Smiths Falls

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Smiths Falls Police respond to incidents ranging from shoplifting to impaired driving Wanted person located On January 7th, 2026 members of Smiths Falls Police Service were...
Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Police investigate IPV calls and carry out cross-jurisdiction warrant arrest

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IPV arrest made after 9-1-1 call On December 31st, 2025 Smiths Falls Police received multiple 9-1-1 calls in relation to an intimate partner violence dispute...
Opinion

Bank closures, new rules, and why customers are feeling blindsided

Laurie Weir -
Branch closures are changing how customers experience everyday banking OPINION — When BMO recently announced the closure of its Elgin and Westport branches, it also...
Opinion

A year of write turns: How 2025 tested, taught and changed me

Laurie Weir -
2025 in review reflects on growth, achievements and life’s unexpected turns Some years end with a bang. Others leave you limping across the finish line,...
Smiths Falls

Multiple arrests made following assault and IPV investigations in Smiths Falls

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Smiths Falls Police identify additional assault suspects and arrest two in separate intimate partner violence cases Assault investigation update: Additional suspects identified and arrested On December...
Police Reports

OPP investigators lay 16 charges against Leeds County resident

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43-year-old charged with sexual-related offences against a person under 16 years of age LEEDS COUNTY — An individual was arrested and charged with sexual-related offences...
Smiths Falls

Arrests across Smiths Falls include IPV, weapons violations and probation breaches

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Smiths Falls police investigate assaults and traffic offences, Wanted person surrenders Wanted person surrenders an outstanding warrant On December 16th, 2025 a person wanted on an...
Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Police investigations lead to arrests for assault, theft, impaired driving and drug trafficking

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Investigation leads to arrest On November 26, 2025 Smiths Falls Police received information of a disturbance in the downtown core. Units responded to the area...
Rideau Lakes

Leeds OPP lay 63 charges against Rideau Lakes man

Laurie Weir -
Investigation into IPV and child abuse leads to attempted murder charge RIDEAU LAKES — Leeds County OPP have laid 63 charges against a Rideau Lakes...
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