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Confederation Bridge costs rise with electrical retrofit

Hometown News - June 3, 2025

Smiths Falls council approves additional $58K LAURIE WEIR What was supposed to be one electrical conduit under the new Confederation Bridge has turned into four and...

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Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

Laurie Weir - May 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...

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Big lift, bigger plans: Water tower hoisting and bridge replacement underway

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR While progress is being made on the long-awaited Confederation Bridge replacement in Smiths Falls, the real action this week is above ground —...

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Bridge closures planned in Smiths Falls for spring maintenance

Hometown News - April 28, 2025

SUBMITTED Parks Canada will be conducting annual spring maintenance at several swing bridges along the Rideau Canal, in preparation for the 2025 navigation season. This...

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How many historians fit in a blockhouse?

Hometown News - April 16, 2025

SUBMITTED On April 11, the Newboro and Area Historical Society (NAHS) and Parks Canada hosted a first look inside the Newboro blockhouse—an experience that will...

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Rideau Lakes approves speed sign installation at Chaffey’s Lock

Laurie Weir - March 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes municipal services committee has approved traffic calming measures for Chaffey’s Lock, opting to request Parks Canada to purchase a digital speed...

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

Laurie Weir - January 29, 2025

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...

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

Laurie Weir - October 18, 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...

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Canoe lending library beached for now in Rideau Lakes Township

Hometown News - August 12, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The canoe lending library was a good idea on paper, but it doesn’t hold water with Parks Canada in Rideau Lakes Township. In April,...

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Smiths Falls’ Spirit of the Drum Powwow cancelled due to funding shortage

Hometown News - May 28, 2024

LAURIE WEIR It takes about $50,000 to host the Smiths Falls Spirit of the Drum Powwow and this year, funding came up $15,000 short. Julia Crowder,...

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