Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Smiths Falls

Keeping you connected to your community

Smiths Falls advances regional recreation facility planning with $245,000 consulting contract

Regional recreation facility planning moves to next phase, focused on costs, funding opportunities and future development options Smiths Falls council has approved a $245,000 consulting...

Smiths Falls approves additional $40K funding for Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow

Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow set to return June 13 and 14 Smiths Falls council has approved a one-time allocation of $40,000 to help...

Smiths Falls moving ahead with SharePoint records management system

The Town of Smiths Falls is moving ahead with plans to modernize the town’s records management system through a new SharePoint-based platform aimed at...

Regional News

Local News

Mayor says vandalism targeted more than Pride crosswalk as police lay charges

Mayor Shawn Pankow says last week’s vandalism in downtown Smiths Falls targeted more than the town’s newly painted Pride...

Smiths Falls public works project nearing tender stage

A new Public Works Operations Centre in Smiths Falls is moving closer to construction, with town staff expecting the...

Strongman to pull 60,000-pound caboose during RMEO Father’s Day fundraiser

A 60,000-pound caboose will become the centrepiece of a major fundraising push at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario...

Smiths Falls mayoral candidate disputes town’s election sign policy

Smiths Falls mayoral candidate Nate Morris told Hometown News on Sunday, May 31 that he will not remove election...

Ottawa’s Historic Streetcar 696 arrives at permanent home in Smiths Falls

Streetcar 696 now on display at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, restoration work continues toward future public rides Ottawa’s...

Smiths Falls tourism plan aims to turn visitors into residents, investors

Smiths Falls destination plan positions the community as an active canal town Smiths Falls is looking beyond day trips and...

Smiths Falls marks completion of Bellamy Farm wetland project

Bellamy Farm subdivision work included wetland compensation and a new connection to the Cataraqui Trail The Town of Smiths Falls...

Film screening in Smiths Falls to spotlight dementia care and caregiver challenges

A documentary exploring the emotional and practical realities of dementia care will be screened in Smiths Falls later this...

Police seize firearms, lay stunt driving and assault charges in Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls police arrest two, seize firearms in threats investigation April 28, 2026, Smiths Falls police received information about online...

Smiths Falls marks 10th annual Red Dress Day ceremony

Smiths Falls Red Dress Day included personal tributes, testimony and calls for continued action Red dresses swayed in the breeze...

Ford announces $13.3M for Smiths Falls infrastructure, highlights new Broadview Nursing Home

Smiths Falls infrastructure funding will support watermain upgrades, sewer separation work and future housing growth SMITHS FALLS — Premier Doug...

Smiths Falls police chief to retire at end of 2026

Jodi Empey, the first woman to lead the Smiths Falls Police Service, joined the force in 1994 SMITHS FALLS —...

Popular this week

Advertisement