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This week's news in reviewThree teens charged in Leeds County child exploitation investigationBears explode for 12 goals to sweep Braves and punch semifinal ticketSilence Broken: What is Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee?Ontario budget 2026 draws mixed reactionSmiths Falls still wants Alto stop, weighs regional concernsRising gas prices spark discussion of possible federal tax reliefMajor merger steps move ahead as new health unit prepares launchThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48What's good? ConnectWell's volunteers are filing taxes for freeSmiths Falls Police investigate break-in at Beckwith Street business - No danger to publicPerth confirms opposition to AltoEnd call: Perth opposes new cell tower proposalNavy recruiters bring adventure-filled job pitch to PerthWho made what? Annual pay, expense report released in Smiths FallsStudent charged after threats reported at local schoolSmiths Falls Community Food bank sees surge in need as donations struggle to keep paceFree War Amps Key Tag Program returns more than 1.5 million lost keys to CanadiansThe Smiths Falls, Lanark and Leeds 48What's good? Coffee with a Veteran brings stories, support and connection to Smiths Falls
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Ontario budget 2026 draws mixed reaction
The Ontario government has released its 2026 budget, outlining plans to address affordability, invest in infrastructure, and support economic growth, while opposition parties say the plan does not go ...
Mar 27, 2026
Smiths Falls still wants Alto stop, weighs regional concerns
Smiths Falls council is continuing to advocate for a stop in the proposed Alto high-speed rail project, as the mayor and council consider concerns and opposition from neighbouring councils and residen...
Mar 27, 2026
Rising gas prices spark discussion of possible federal tax relief
Local MP Michael Barrett says the federal government could reduce some of the burden from rising gas prices by removing taxes on fuel. Barrett says there are underlying taxes that could be cut. As the...
Mar 27, 2026
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Here's what's up! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 in Smiths Falls hosts a Veterans Coffee from 10 a.m. to noon today at 7 Main Street East. It's a drop-in for active and retired military members, RCMP...
Mar 27, 2026
What's good? ConnectWell's volunteers are filing taxes for free
Residents across Lanark and Renfrew counties can once again get help filing their taxes through the ConnectWell Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, delivered in partnership with the Canada Revenue...
Mar 26, 2026
Smiths Falls Police investigate break-in at Beckwith Street business - No danger to public
Smiths Falls Police are investigating a break and enter at a business on Beckwith Street. Officers remained at the location for several hours as the investigation continues. Police confirmed there is ...
Mar 26, 2026