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Hundreds of classic vehicles set to roll into on Sunday for the Smiths Falls Cruisers Car Show

Laurie Weir - July 3, 2025

LAURE WEIR Chrome will gleam and engines will roll this Sunday as the Smiths Falls Cruisers Car Club hosts its second annual car show at...

Community

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...

Community

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

Laurie Weir - December 20, 2024

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...

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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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Rideau Roundtable hosts Fall-Colour Voyageur Canoe Tour

Hometown News - October 10, 2024

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

Community calls for improved safety on Old Slys Road

Laurie Weir - September 25, 2024

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...

Community

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

Hometown News - September 12, 2024

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...

Culture

4th Merrickville Festival of the Arts celebrates community and culture

Hometown News - July 11, 2024

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...

Community

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

Hometown News - June 25, 2024

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...

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