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Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

Laurie Weir - April 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...

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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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Net zero townhome development floated for Perth Works neighbourhood

Laurie Weir - January 20, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth heard a proposal during its committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 14 to develop six net-zero townhomes at...

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Rideau Lakes hosts summit about additional residential units and tiny homes

Hometown News - June 28, 2024

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes hosted the Additional Residential Unit/Tiny Home Summit at the North Crosby Community Hall on Tuesday, June 25th to an audience...

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Local Land Trust receives fantastic Christmas gift!

Hometown News - January 18, 2024

SUBMITTED BY MISSISSIPPI MADAWASKA LAND TRUST Not everyone can say they received a new property for Christmas! Such was the case for the Mississippi Madawaska...

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Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

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