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A Wilno resident is facing impaired driving charges after police found an unresponsive driver in a homeowner’s driveway in Pakenham. Lanark OPP say officers were called to a residence on the 4th Concession of Pakenham just before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, after the homeowner reported an unknown vehicle
Read MoreThe annual Festival of the Wild Child is returning to High Lonesome Nature Reserve in Pakenham for an immersive and educational day in nature for the whole family. This Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, families can participate in a wide array of educational activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for
Read MoreA young family in Smiths Falls is receiving an outpouring of support from friends, neighbours and strangers alike after a devastating fire destroyed the home they had worked so hard to build. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Kim and Tyler Burns and their two young sons, Waylon
Read MoreThe death of a 96-year-old Smiths Falls man whose body was found in the water earlier this week has been ruled the result of natural causes. Smiths Falls police say officers were called on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 after receiving a 911 call from a boater who discovered a body
Read MoreResidents of Smiths Falls will get another chance to enjoy a fireworks display after some confusion surrounding the town’s Canada Day celebration. In a Tuesday, July 7 media release, the Town of Smiths Falls says it has resolved discussions with the fireworks provider following the July 1 incident, when the
Read MoreAn empty storefront in downtown Smiths Falls is about to be transformed into a gallery celebrating the region’s artistic talent. The Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association and with support from the Town of Smiths Falls, is launching The Big Art Gallery
Read MoreA Smiths Falls resident is facing impaired driving and assault charges following a traffic stop on Highway 15. Leeds OPP say an officer was conducting patrol on Highway 15 south of Smiths Falls on Friday, June 19, at approximately 8 p.m., when they observed a swerving vehicle. Police conducted a
Read MoreWhen Christopher Cummings talks about Smiths Falls, he speaks less about politics and more about community. A former banker, three-term town councillor, current school board chair and longtime volunteer, Cummings says his decision to run for mayor in the 2026 municipal election is rooted in a belief that the town’s
Read MoreAs the race for mayor of Smiths Falls begins to take shape ahead of the October 2026 municipal election, candidate Nate Morris is positioning himself as an unconventional choice, yet a passionate one. His campaign is one focused on affordability, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Morris, who has lived in
Read MoreThe Town of Smiths Falls will officially open its new pedestrian and cyclist bridge with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. Residents and community members are invited to attend the event and be among the first to experience the completed structure. The new timber bridge, which has
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