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Work continues on the site of the old Smiths Falls Water Treatment Plant. The demolition of the building began in February, and the town's now working to restore the location for future development. C...

Two suspects have been arrested but a third is still wanted following a home invasion in Smiths Falls. Smiths Falls Police say Zachary Graham and Chelsea Hill were arrested after attending a residence...

Barn Door Productions is bringing the glitz and glam of the 1920s to the stage in a bold take on Love's Labour's Lost. The classic Shakespeare comedy is getting a roaring '20s makeover-flappers, loung...

A 56-year-old man from Lanark Highlands is facing several serious charges following a weapons incident in Lanark Village. Lanark County OPP responded to a complaint just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, J...

Public health officials are urging residents to take extra care after an American Crow tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the Brockville area. It's the first confirmed bird case in the South...

Terrilee Kelford is asking the public to stop posting photos of tents you may see around town. The long-time homeless advocate and career counsellor says it's drawing attention to an already vulnerabl...

Waste management in Smiths Falls is projected to go up over 20% next year. Staff recommended council extend their existing contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal for 2026 with the rate increases. Dire...

Heat isn't the only risk to our cats and dogs as local veterinarian Dr. Hailey MacDonald reports. Some very common items found in and around our homes can be lethal such as compost in our gardens Hail...

A movie featuring a Schitt's Creek star is being filmed in Almonte. The municipality of Mississippi Mills said crews are filming across the town and on Monday they transformed Beckers on Bridge Street...

A 40-year-old Drummond-North Elmsley Township man is facing impaired driving charges after a vehicle was found in a ditch on Moores Road Saturday. Lanark County OPP say McDonnel Green approached the s...