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1) Smiths Falls Councillor Jay Brennan has apologized for remarks made following the conclusion of Monday night’s council meeting.
Smiths Falls councillor apologizes after hot mic catches vulgar remarks
2) Collisions are happening more often as winter weather continues to create slippery roads across eastern Ontario, and police are reminding drivers what to do if they are involved in a crash.
3) Former Perth Blue Wings forward Ethan Wooller was cast in season five of the hit Crave series, Shoresy.
Former Perth Blue Wings forward cast in season five of Shoresy
4) The Smiths Falls Police Services came in about $500,000 under budget in 2025.
5) Perth Councillor David Bird says no one likes the 8% tax rate increase and 6% hike in water and wastewater rates, but provincial support is decreasing while all costs continue to increase.
Perth councillor says raising taxes follows dwindling provincial support
