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1) A fourth person has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation in Smiths Falls.
Fourth person charged in Smiths Falls homicide investigation
2) The Town of Perth is paying $240,382 in court security and prisoner transport fees in 2026, and the cost is expected to climb drastically next year with oncoming hirings.
“We can’t afford it,” Town of Perth pleading for county help with climbing courthouse costs
3) Smiths Falls Councillor Peter McKenna put forth a motion Monday night to support the Alto high-speed rail project, so long as the town is either included as a stop or is home to a maintenance and storage facility.
Smiths Falls council supports high-speed rail – but only if they’re part of it
4) Residents of Perth packed council chambers at a recent committee meeting to raise concerns about a proposed new public works garage at 15 Sunset Blvd, citing environmental, residential, and safety risks.
5) The Smiths Falls Police Services Board is being urged to address significant governance issues, according to a letter sent following an April 1 meeting with board leadership.
Smiths Falls police board facing governance gaps, letter warns
