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Smiths Falls declares food insecurity an emergency

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Every month, nearly 1,000 people in Smiths Falls turn to the food bank. This week, town council unanimously declared food insecurity an emergency,...

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Council approves parking lot, supports Lower Reach Park redesign in principle

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

Dog park location flagged for further discussion as Smiths Falls sets long-term vision LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council has approved the next phase of work at...

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Shade, sound, and strategy: Parkette proposal hits a high note in Smiths Falls

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A painted piano under a shady gazebo might soon strike a chord with passersby on Russell Street in Smiths Falls. At the April 28...

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Restorative justice offers ‘powerful alternative’ to courts, say local advocates

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

Lanark County Community Justice outlines impact of restorative practices LAURIE WEIR A local group promoting restorative justice shared its mission with Smiths Falls council Monday, April...

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Sanctuary sounds alarm on Smiths Falls backyard hen pilot

Hometown News - April 22, 2025

New report reveals major gaps in public health, animal welfare and oversight SUBMITTED Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary has released a detailed report urging Smiths Falls Town...

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Smiths Falls finalizes funding agreement with the RMEO

Laurie Weir - April 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A new funding agreement between the Town of Smiths Falls and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) will be finalized with council...

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Smiths Falls applies for $10M grant for new recreation facility

Hometown News - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Town council has endorsed a $10-million grant application for a future sport and recreation facility, though one councillor admitted he’s still unsure what...

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Lower Reach Park glow-up: Smiths Falls’ largest park poised for transformation

Laurie Weir - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A bold, long-range vision for Lower Reach Park, the town’s largest and most popular green space, has received council’s endorsement in principle, setting...

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‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

Laurie Weir - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...

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Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

Laurie Weir - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...

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