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This week's news in reviewSunday Smiths Falls bridge celebration to honour National Indigenous Peoples DaySilence Broken - Four years since the CKW inquest, PART IFirefighters are bringing the heat to Pakenham this weekendCanada Day events could cost Smiths Falls Police Service $15,000Today's Gas PricesFinancial anxiety is rising fast in Ontario - and the numbers are worryingHealthcare workers get the spotlight for decades of local careThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48What's good? Local author turns adventure, service and resilience into a powerful new bookSmiths Falls approves $31 million wastewater solids handling upgradeLanark County to approve more than $4.3 million for child care expansion projectsLocal resident presents petition against short-term rentalToday's Gas PricesPerth intimate partner violence investigation leads to serious chargesTwo charged after alleged break-in at Carleton Place public works yardThe Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48What's good? Perth and District Union Public Library has a packed summer calendarCandidate for Mayor Stephanie Drummond says Perth needs a sharper focus after 2026 electionSmiths Falls to consult Indigenous communities on bridge renaming
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Canada Day events could cost Smiths Falls Police Service $15,000
The Smiths Falls Police Service are predicting a $15,000 expense to police the Canada Day events in the town. The Downtown BIA is hosting a bike night and pushing for over 10,000 riders to attend, the...
Jun 19, 2026
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 150.0 Esso - 149.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 151.6 Ultramar - 151.6 Shell - 153.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 156.6 Petro Can...
Jun 19, 2026
Financial anxiety is rising fast in Ontario - and the numbers are worrying
A new Financial Anxiety Index poll from United Way Canada shows two thirds of people in Ontario feel anxious about their finances, up six per cent from last year. United Way Eastern Ontario CEO Rachae...
Jun 19, 2026
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Friday, June 19 Carleton Place Beer Festival From 4 to 10 p.m. at Market Square, the 19-plus event features craft beverages, live music, food trucks and vendors. Advance tickets include a commemorativ...
Jun 19, 2026
What's good? Local author turns adventure, service and resilience into a powerful new book
A local author, veteran and adventurer is sharing a positive message about handling hard times and building a life with purpose. Vickie Lanthier, the author of "High Agency Human", joined Ly...
Jun 18, 2026
Smiths Falls approves $31 million wastewater solids handling upgrade
Smiths Falls council has approved the preferred option for upgrading solids handling operations at the town's Water Pollution Control Plant, allowing the project to move into the preliminary design st...
Jun 18, 2026
