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Bridge closures planned in Smiths Falls for spring maintenance

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...

Geese, parking and splash pad TLC: Lower Reach Park’s big changes

LAURIE WEIR Lower Reach Park may soon be getting a makeover, including paving the former landfill site to serve as a new parking lot. Tender loving...

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...

Rideau Roundtable hosts Fall-Colour Voyageur Canoe Tour

SALLY SMITH It was a cool morning at Old Slys Lock on Thursday. The water rippled, not a blow but lots of movement, the Voyageur canoe...

Community calls for improved safety on Old Slys Road

Flashing crosswalk request for Old Slys Road and near Heritage House, curling and squash club LAURIE WEIR The light was shone on busy roadway in Smiths...

Rideau Canal municipalities to meet over La Salle causeway closure to large boat traffic

LAURIE WEIR Municipalities along the Rideau Canal will meet this week to discuss efforts by the federal government to come to a resolution regarding the...

4th Merrickville Festival of the Arts celebrates community and culture

SUBMITTED The Merrickville Organization for Culture & the Arts (MOCA) is organizing the 4th Merrickville Festival of the Arts on July 27th and 28th. We are...

Kids’ eye view: Duncan J. students get passing grade from Smiths Falls council

LAURIE WEIR Students from Duncan J. Schoular School had the opportunity to impress Smiths Falls town council on Monday, June 24 during a regular committee...

Le Boat says it is not the source of contaminant in Smiths Falls Victoria Park basin

Luxury cruise line expands to Trent-Servern Waterway this summer LAURIE WEIR A contaminant spill near the Le Boat docks in Smiths Falls caused some fast action...

Rideau Canal opens for the 2024 navigation season

SUBMITTED Parks Canada is pleased to welcome all new and returning visitors to the 192nd navigation season on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada. Parks...

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