LAURIE WEIR In a quiet corner of Perth, Jon Andrews transforms childhood nostalgia into intricate works of art. By day, he runs JA Carpentry, crafting kitchens, restoring interiors, and breathing […]
SUBMITTED The Health Unit is raising awareness about the root cause of food insecurity….poverty. Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints. For many […]
LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears lost a tough 1-0 decision to the Kemptville 73’s at home Friday, Nov. 15 in front of 277 fans. The lone goal […]
LAURIE WEIR It was a carbon copy of last Friday’s CCHL home game for Tyson Parker; with a different opponent. Parker scored the overtime winner as the Smiths Falls Bears […]
LAURIE WEIR Town council has voted unanimously to cancel the liquor licence at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, following a request from the Parks and Recreation Department’s director in […]
SUBMITTED Lanark County Paramedic Service (“LCPS” or “the Service”) Chief Travis Mellema has been recognized with the distinguished Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award at this year’s Ontario Association of Paramedic […]
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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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]
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