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OPINION: Trash Nation — ‘Not even a bronze medal in the garbage Olympics’

LAURIE WEIR We live in a beautiful country. We hold doors. We shovel our neighbours’ driveways of snow. We say sorry when someone else steps...

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...

Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...

Smiths Falls council pay lags behind Ontario average

Staff looks to adjust rates for 2026 municipal election LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council members are paid well below the provincial average, 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...

Smiths Falls backs upgrades to website, signage, trailhead and traffic controls

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council tackled a wide range of operational and infrastructure matters during its June 9 committee of the whole meeting, approving website...

Spirit of the Drum Powwow returns to Duck Island in Smiths Falls this weekend

LAURIE WEIR The Spirit of the Drum Powwow returns to Duck Island this weekend following a one-year hiatus. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6...

Smiths Falls raises alarm over new provincial development law

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is sounding the alarm over Ontario’s latest omnibus development legislation, warning that Bill 17, now officially law, could limit municipal oversight,...

Smiths Falls council looks ahead with bold planning, key funding asks

Transportation Master Plan and AMO Conference delegation requests on council’s radar LAURIE WEIR With an eye on the future, Smiths Falls council is advancing two critical...

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