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This week's news in reviewBlame it on the rain: Special Olympics Torch Run postponed in Smiths FallsFour charged in hate-related vandalism of Smiths Falls Pride crosswalk, bandstandSilence Broken: This Pride Month conversation puts a spotlight on violence too many people still faceProposed workplan to address Rideau Lakes council hostility ends in contentionToday's Gas PricesGovernment House Leader Steve Clark responds to concerns over 21-week adjournmentPerth's new Veterans Memorial Crosswalk is already winning heartsTorch Run and voluntary toll gearing up for Special Olympics supportMississippi Mills burn risk rises againThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48Local donations are making a big difference at the Smiths Falls food bankAGH Run for Women's and Newborn Health set to goWhat's good? This new Smiths Falls store comes with deep family rootsFirst female Snowbirds pilot calls for phased transition to new jetsToday's Gas PricesSmiths Falls Mayor comments on pride crosswalk, bandstand graffitiRideau Lakes defers role in regional recreation talksA powerful pow wow is returning to Duck Island this JuneLocal high burn risk prompts fire safety reminder
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Proposed workplan to address Rideau Lakes council hostility ends in contention
Rideau Lakes Councillor Dustin Bulloch crafted a council action plan based on earlier recommendations from the Joint Health and Safety Committee which if implemented, could invite a safer and friendli...
Jun 05, 2026
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Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 176.6 Esso - 171.6 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 172.9 Ultramar - 171.9 Shell - 172.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 165.3 Petro Can...
Jun 05, 2026
Government House Leader Steve Clark responds to concerns over 21-week adjournment
On Tuesday, Ontario legislators wrapped up the spring sitting, beginning an approximate 21-week break that will keep the legislature closed until Oct. 27, the day after municipal elections are held ac...
Jun 05, 2026
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Torch Run and voluntary toll gearing up for Special Olympics support
Support is building in Smiths Falls for two annual fundraisers benefiting Special Olympics athletes. The voluntary toll returns today beneath the Cornelia Street underpass. Const. Sean Keogan says tha...
Jun 05, 2026
Mississippi Mills burn risk rises again
Just two days after issuing a level 3 burn risk notice, the Mississippi Mills Fire Department has raised the community's burn risk to Level 4 - Extreme Risk, effective June 4, due to ongoing dry condi...
Jun 05, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: Friday The Smiths Falls By The Rideau Market opens tonight at Lower Reach Park on Old Slys Road under new management and at a new loca...
Jun 05, 2026
