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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...

ATV access to expand in south end of Smiths Falls following council approval

New route will link regional trail system and local amenities LAURIE WEIR ATV riders with the Rideau Lakes All-Terrain Vehicle Club (RLATVC) will soon have legal...

FoodCore Leeds-Grenville-Lanark launches local flavours

SUBMITTED As we come to the peak of the local growing season and with the ‘buy Canadian’ movement continuing to be top of mind, now...

Lynn Laming-Kerr to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual...

Mayor Christa Lowry urges support for local economy amid tariff uncertainty

SUBMITTED There has been a lot of uncertainty these days. We heard that heavy American tariffs would be in place, due to come into effect...

Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program open for nominations

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce  that nominations open on Friday, February 7, 2025 for the Business Recognition Awards. Each year, the...

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...

Statement from the CAO regarding impending U.S. tariffs

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth is closely monitoring the impending tariffs set to take  effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and their potential impact on our...

Boat traffic on Rideau Canal down more than 10% in 2024

Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a...

Dave Brown honoured with 2024 Warden’s Award

SUBMITTED Dave Brown humbly accepts the Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award. Dave has been an influential figure in Leeds Grenville, contributing to economic development...

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