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Confederation Bridge costs rise with electrical retrofit

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Confederation Bridge costs rise with electrical retrofit

Confederation Bridge costs rise by $59K due to updated Hydro One standards, but the project remains within budget and on track for completion later th Read Article

Smiths Falls Public Library reopens after $1.3-million renovation

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Smiths Falls Public Library reopens after $1.3-million renovation

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 the third floor. And yes, the elevator now reaches the top level, key access and all. What was once a dated nook with bulky furniture, a tired kitchenette, and covered-over windows is now a bright, flexible programming hub for kids and families. Board chair Chris Cummings help…Read Article

George Street Reconstruction Contract Awarded for Nearly $2M

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George Street Reconstruction Contract Awarded for Nearly $2M

Work to begin in June and wrap up by December LAURIE WEIR Brace yourself. Summer in Smiths Falls means snarled traffic on the best of days with the opening of the Rideau Canal. This summer will be even more challenging to navigate with continued road work on George Street, as council awarded a $1.98-million contract to K. Mulrooney Trucking Ltd. for the second phase of reconstruction. This followed a staff recommendation at its May 20 committee …See the Story

Smiths Falls fast-tracks heavy equipment purchases after garage fire

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is moving quickly to replace municipal equipment destroyed in a February garage fire, after council approved an urgent out-of-budget request this week. At the May 26 committee of the whole meeting, public works director Paul McMunn presented a report outlining the need to replace a street sweeper and two fully outfitted plow trucks. He recommended bypassing the town’s procurement bylaw to sole-source the purchases due to…Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Applications now open for 2025 Starter Company Plus program

SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Summer/Fall 2025 intake of the Starter Company Plus program. Funded by the Ontario Government, this dynamic program provides entrepreneurs with training, mentorship/coaching, and the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in grant funding to help launch or grow their business. “Starter Compan…Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Live music returns to the porches of Smiths Falls

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Smiths Falls Porchfest is returning on May 31 with a variety of local and award-winning artists.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls Police report: Youths charged, stolen phone recovered, multiple arrests

Smiths Falls Police lay multiple charges in recent incidents including theft, bail breaches, and youth disturbance. Full details inside.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Lanark County OPP charged two after impaired driving collision

SUBMITTED The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two Smiths Falls residents after single vehicle collision. Officers respond to a collision on Maitland Street in Beckwith Township on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just before 5:00 a.m. An off-duty officer stopped to assist the occupants, but the two individuals fled on foot into the woods. The individuals later turned themselves into police. As a result of the inv…OPP · Smiths Falls Read Article

Bears alumni seek permanent space to preserve hockey legacy

60th anniversary sparks plan for alumni lounge, legacy display LAURIE WEIR For decades, the Smiths Falls Bears weren’t just a hockey team. They were the town’s beating heart. From the 1960s through the 1970s, the Bears packed the arena, united the community, and inspired generations of young players to lace up their skates. Now, a group of alumni is working to ensure that legacy lives on. Proposing a permanent home Led by alumni Dave McFadden an…Hockey · Smiths Falls Read Article

2 Arrested Following Hit & Run

(BECKWITH TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two Smiths Falls residents after single vehicle collision. Officers respond to a collision on Maitland Street in Beckwith Township on Sunday, May 18, 2025, just before 5:00 a.m. An off-duty officer stopped to assist the occupants, but the two individuals fled on foot into the woods. The individuals later turned themselves into police. As a resul…OPP · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls prepares for biggest party in decades with Old Home Week set for August

Smiths Falls Old Home Week returns this August with free events, entertainment, and a massive community celebration. Don’t miss Smiths Falls’ biggSmiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

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