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Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...

Delta Fair marks 195 years with pigs, pie and pony rides

LAURIE WEIR DELTA — There’ll be lawn mowers tearing up the turf, tractors pulling like hell, and pies lined up like beauty queens when the...

Smiths Falls to extend waste contract with GIM amid rising landfill costs

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has agreed to extend its waste collection contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) through 2028 in a...

Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

OPINION: Time to stop the Blueberry Creek Nature Centre backlash

LAURIE WEIR PERTH — Tay Valley Township is still pursuing legal action against a nature school over a fourth bedroom at a bed and breakfast...

Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a...

Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...

Smiths Falls council pay lags behind Ontario average

Staff looks to adjust rates for 2026 municipal election LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council members are paid well below the provincial average, and...

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Your weekend rundown, close to home

LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good...

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