Rideau Rods and Rides gears up for another spectacular car show in 2025

SUBMITTED The car community is strong across Canada, especially in Ontario, providing an outlet for enthusiasts to build, modify, and showcase their vehicles. Car cruises and shows bring together like-minded […]

Smiths Falls council responds to U.S. tariff threat

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is weighing its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure currently delayed until March 1. During […]

Smiths Falls Bears upset Nepean Raiders on the road

Win gives the team sole possession of eighth place LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears secured a crucial 6-2 victory over the Nepean Raiders in Central Canada Hockey […]

Smiths Falls Bears drop 3-1 decision to Cornwall Colts

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears dropped a 3-1 decision to the Cornwall Colts at home Friday, Jan. 31, in front of 304 fans in Central Canada Hockey League action. […]

Smiths Falls to host winter carnival on Feb. 8

SUBMITTED The Town of Smiths Falls has announced the return of the much-anticipated Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 8. The town will be transformed into a winter wonderland, offering a […]

Provincial election 2025: Local candidates and riding breakdown

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 […]

Smiths Falls council pushes back on 7% tax hike

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council was unwilling to accept a seven per cent tax increase, even after efforts to bring it down from an initial 9.6 per cent. Treasurer and […]

Smiths Falls eyes new grant after $13M pitch falls short for water main project

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is taking another shot at securing funding for its $18-million trunk water main upgrade after its initial $13-million pitch at the ROMA conference […]

Smiths Falls receives nearly $500,000 to help fund new Confederation Bridge

LAURIE WEIR A $150,000 fix to temporarily move the power line at Confederation Bridge could set construction back, but a successful $495,000 funding application is softening the setback. Paul McMunn, […]

Bears hold off late-game charge from Hawkesbury to earn 3-2 victory

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears needed solid defence Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26, to hold off a late charge from the Hawkesbury Hawks in Central Canada Hockey League action. In […]