December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Fire Department is seeking a new fire truck to replace its aging 31-year-old vehicle, which is no longer up to standard. Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough […]
LAURIE WEIR Lower Reach Park may soon be getting a makeover, including paving the former landfill site to serve as a new parking lot. Tender loving care (TLC) for the […]
LAURIE WEIR After a four-hour committee of the whole meeting on Monday, Dec. 13, that examined the 2025 Smiths Falls budget, councillors want to take a closer look at the […]
SUBMITTED Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) is breaking new ground by transforming a recently built, 1,200-square-foot geodesic dome into a hub of hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and cutting-edge technology. Built […]
LAURIE WEIR The town of Smiths Falls has received more than $500,000 in provincial Connecting Link funding to rehabilitate two bridges on Beckwith Street. However, the town won’t need the […]
ADVERTORIAL – SMITHS FALLS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LIMITED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special General Meeting of the members of Smiths Falls Community Credit Union Limited (the “Credit Union”) […]
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors are considering a multi-year funding request of $50,000 annually for five years from the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO), as staff weigh options to […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears held off a late-game charge with less than five minutes to play in a rare Sunday afternoon tilt, defeating the Hawkesbury Hawks 4-3 in […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears claimed a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Jr. Senators in CCHL action Friday, Dec. 6 at home. The Bears opened with a […]
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is cutting ties with the Smiths Falls Fire Services in 2026 – a partnership that started several years ago to help cover the […]
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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