February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025
LAURIE WEIR A fire that broke out at the Smiths Falls public works garage on Friday was quickly contained, thanks to the swift response of fire crews and public works […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears needed a shootout to secure a 3-2 win over the Hawkesbury Hawks in Central Canada Hockey League action Sunday afternoon. The Bears […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears entertained the Carleton Place Canadians in Central Canada Hockey League action Friday, Feb. 21, handing the visitors a 5-2 upset in front […]
SUBMITTED Suspicious persons call leads to arrest On February 18th 2025, at approximately 03:50 a.m. the Smiths Falls Police responded to a report of youths checking vehicle doors in a […]
STAFF WRITER The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) says the main services affected by a cyber incident in early January have been fully restored, as of Feb. 20. Wi-Fi […]
SUBMITTED The Town of Smiths Falls is inviting residents to have their say on the future of Lower Reach Park through a second public survey. As part of a re-visioning […]
SUBMITTED Breach investigation results in two arrests On February 10th 2025, members of the Smiths Falls Police were sent to a residence to investigate a possible breach of bail conditions. […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears hosted the Brockville Braves on Family Day in Central Canada Hockey League play, delivering a 5-2 defeat to their visitors. With the […]
LAURIE WEIR Coun. Dawn Quinn will not face penalties after a tied vote on Feb. 18 defeated a proposed 10-meeting ban from in-camera sessions. Quinn was under investigation by Integrity […]
LAURIE WEIR Patricia Lynch and Anne Miskelly, passionate advocates for pickleball in Smiths Falls, are on a mission to expand indoor playing options. As leaders of the Smiths Falls Pickleball […]
SUBMITTED As a rural agency located in eastern Ontario, our work to support women and their children fleeing violence is central in our community. We are a 45-year-old agency active […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario Party; John Jordan (incumbent) […]
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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions. We will add to […]
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SUBMITTED With the Ontario Provincial Elections set for later this month, residents in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston will have the opportunity to hear from local candidates at a special All-Candidates […]
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STAFF WRITER This article was updated on Feb. 6 with the current list of candidates. Voters in Ontario will head to the polls on Feb. 27 as the Ontario provincial […]
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LAURIE WEIR It’s hard to believe a year has flown by in the blink of an eye! What a fun and fulfilling year it’s been as a regular contributor to […]
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SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on […]
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