Heritage Preservation

Culture

‘Few missing teeth’: Mississippi Mills to seek input on Almonte’s smile

Laurie Weir - October 6, 2025

Preserving Almonte heritage while planning for the future ALMONTE — What’s in a name, a brand, or even a sign? A lot, actually. And Mississippi...

Culture

Full court press to protect the Naismith and McKenzie legacy

Laurie Weir - August 15, 2025

The Mill of Kintail stores a monument to two of Canada’s greatest minds LAURIE WEIR OPINION — The Mill of Kintail isn’t just a pretty spot...

Community

National push urged to protect Mill of Kintail’s Naismith, McKenzie collections

Laurie Weir - August 14, 2025

LAURIE WEIR ALMONTE — Mississippi Mills council is calling for national support to save two heritage collections at the Mill of Kintail. The site honours...

Community

Diane Haskins of Rideau Lakes receives Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Hometown News - July 8, 2025

SUBMITTED The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. For 2024, Rideau Lakes resident and author Diane Haskins...

Community

Bulloch reflects on byelection win, sets sights on collaboration

Laurie Weir - June 27, 2025

Focus on school safety, community engagement and policy over politics LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township officially welcomed Dustin Bulloch to council following his decisive win in...

Community

Smiths Falls Public Library reopens after $1.3-million renovation

Laurie Weir - May 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR After years of dreaming, planning and heavy lifting, the Smiths Falls Public Library reopened Friday, May 30, revealing a fully transformed space—especially on...

Community

Demolition of former water treatment plant underway in Smiths Falls

Laurie Weir - February 27, 2025

Historical site on the Rideau Canal razed by fire in 2023 LAURIE WEIR The demolition of the former water treatment plant on Old Mill Road in...

Community

Can Smiths Falls’ old foot tunnel become a local gem?

Laurie Weir - January 20, 2025

Smiths Falls heritage committee to explore options for underground foot tunnel LAURIE WEIR The old foot tunnel in Smiths Falls is undergoing some scrutiny. The Municipal Heritage...

Community

Smiths Falls council debates multi-year funding request for RMEO

Laurie Weir - December 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors are considering a multi-year funding request of $50,000 annually for five years from the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO),...

Community

Delta Mill Society appeals to Rideau Lakes for community grant

Laurie Weir - November 25, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has received over $100,000 in community grant requests for 2025—three times the amount allocated in 2024. Among the applicants, the Delta...

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