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Lower Reach Park glow-up: Smiths Falls’ largest park poised for transformation

LAURIE WEIR A bold, long-range vision for Lower Reach Park, the town’s largest and most popular green space, has received council’s endorsement in principle, setting...

‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...

Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...

Heron’s OT heroics lift Bears to Game 7 in CJHL showdown

LAURIE WEIR With their season on the line, the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears clawed their way into a Game 7 showdown, by edging the...

Rockland rattles Smiths Falls Bears in Game 5 upset

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears got mauled by a hungry Rockland Nationals squad Friday night, dropping Game 5 of the CCHL final series 6–2...

‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers

While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and...

Perth council round-up: Roadwork, grants, contracts and community support

LAURIE WEIR From a major road overhaul and free youth sports, to leaf pick-up and internet policy, Perth council covered a lot of ground at...

Bears dominate Rockland 5-1, Heron’s hat trick highlights Game 3

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears are officially back in business. Down two games in the best-of-seven series against the Rockland Nationals, the Bears roared into...

Paul Lancione says NDP is ready to invest in people, not just politics

LAURIE WEIR The New Democratic Party candidate Paul Lancione says he believes it’s time for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to think differently about economic...

Bears fall 3-1 to Rockland, trail Bogart Cup final 2-0

LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears have their backs against the boards after dropping Game 2 of the Bogart Cup final in a 3-1 loss...

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