10/14/2023
Armed with a petition boasting 187 signatures, residents of Merrickville-Wolford are asking the municipality to reconsider its controversial decision not to fly the Progress Pride flag.
Local news matters. insideottawavalley.com and the Smiths Falls Record News are your local source fo Media/News company
Armed with a petition boasting 187 signatures, residents of Merrickville-Wolford are asking the municipality to reconsider its controversial decision not to fly the Progress Pride flag.
The 13-year-old named Torrence, who goes by Ivy, was last seen on Friday, Oct. 13 around 10 p.m. in the town of Perth.
The OPP stated that two children didn’t have seatbelts and the driver didn’t have a license.
Grenville OPP is reminding the public that seatbelts save lives after stopping a vehicle and finding two unrestrained children.
Columnist Mary Cook recalls how everyone helped out at this time of year.
Even the bake table had been set, and the old pine table stretched out as far as it would go.
They started as underdogs and came out on top.
“Everybody is running around, hugging each other, gloves up in the air – there was definitely some tears – a lot of hard work it took.” - Dan Piché, assistant
The 42-year-old, named Pratheepkumar (also goes by Deep), was last seen in Maberly on Thursday, Aug. 24.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Top Shelf Distillers to host the event.
Top Shelf Top Shelf Distillers to host the event.
On Sunday Sept. 3, five fine storytellers and a splendid harpist, together with a crowd of lucky listeners, will gather in a rustic Ontario barn not far from Maberly, for a telling of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
https://buff.ly/3OQutis
"A hardworking farmer, a teller of stories, a keeper of history, and a quick-witted gentleman, Jim spent his life committed to serving his community."
Flags at all Mississippi Mills municipal buildings have been lowered to half-mast in honour of former Ramsay councillor Jim Lowry, who died on Saturday, Aug. 12, with his family by
Various safety issues on multiple cars, trucks and SUVs
Drivers are being alerted to major recalls on vehicles from Ford, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai and Volvo
“Two individuals, one armed with a firearm, fled with a large amount of Canadian currency in a black, newer model SUV with a black roof rack.”
Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for any information that may assist with an ongoing robbery investigation.
Caution is advised around all waterways in the Rideau Valley Watershed following several large rain events over the last few weeks, with additional rain in the forecast.
“Imagine being that couple lying in bed at night worrying when the arsonist would return.”
A 21-year-old man was charged with arson and attempted murder in connection with the blaze.
“Major crimes are extremely rare in the township,” said Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow.
Police confirmed they were investigating the death of Giles Dagenais, 66, as a homicide on Aug. 3.
The free public ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Gemmill Park main stage.
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is thrilled to announce the addition of former professional basketball player and Almonte’s own, Kory Hallas, to the Dr. James Naismith Canada’s Walk of Fame
FROM OUR NETWORK: The delegation was the first to meet with the King at the party and spoke with him for approximately 15 minutes about the Treaty of Niagara and wildfires in Canada, among other things.
For the first time in more than 160 years, a Canadian Indigenous delegation had an audience with a sitting monarch.
From the moment customers walk through the doors, they are immersed in the horror genre — from movie posters and colourful murals to creepy skulls and nightmarish figures holding court in a couple of corners.
Deadly Grounds Café and Curiosities, owned by local couple Michael and Catherine Sulyha, can be found at 1 Costello Dr., Unit 5. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 7
Storms are expected late this morning into this afternoon.
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms.
FROM OUR NETWORK: Canadian fashion legend Jeanne Beker says that the role of PM’s spouse is a huge opportunity to provide exposure for homegrown designers at home and abroad.
The role of the Canadian Prime Minister’s spouse is undefined, unpaid and has no title.
FROM OUR NETWORK: The first-ever Tim Hortons boat-thru on Lake Scugog was a huge success over the August long weekend.
The first-ever Tim Hortons boat-thru on Lake Scugog was a huge success over the August long weekend.
A man has been charged in connection with the fire.
A fundraiser has been set up for a couple who lost their primary residence due to a house fire in Smiths Falls on Sunday, July 30. A man has been
The Ontario Provincial Police in Quinte are seeking assistance in locating a 44-year-old who was last seen in North Bay on July 31 and has ties to Renfrew and Ottawa.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Quinte are seeking assistance in locating a 44-year-old who was last seen in North Bay July 31 and has ties to Renfrew and Ottawa.
"We are fortunate the Algonquin people take their stewardship responsibility seriously," writes Lynn Jones, a founding member of the Ottawa River Institute.
The Ottawa River is a Canadian Heritage River that flows for 1,300 kilometres from its origin in central Quebec to its confluence with the St. Lawrence River at Montreal.
“It’s important to remember this is still Omicron. It’s still under that Omicron umbrella,” says Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Toronto.
Public health organizations are keeping an eye on the rapid emergence of a new variant ofCOVID-19, though experts say it’s not a cause for alarm.
Certain jewelry and hair products are being pulled from shelves at some of Canada's more well-known grocery stores.
Items pulled from shelves but customers can get a full refund
John Moulton, 51, was reported missing by his father.
The latest bacterial tests of the water indicated unacceptable levels of bacteria.
The water is not recommended for swimming at the Merrickville Beach and the Almonte Beach.
To celebrate "the launch," Wendy's says it is offering a buy one, get one for a $1 in-app offer on Breakfast Wraps until Sept. 3.
Available starting today
Smiths Falls, ON
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Smiths Falls Record News posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Boss Thai Boxing & Fitness in Kemptville is celebrating their grand opening today with Muay Thai demonstrations from instructors Kru Yuki Yamanaka and Kru Khris Collins. @bossthaiboxing 🎥 Paulina Hrebacka/Torstar
Smiths Falls Bears force game five, winning 5-2 over Brockville Braves in a hard-fought game at home.
Smiths Falls Bears celebrate goal number five in a blistering third period. Braves’ decision to pull their goalie resulted in a fourth goal moments earlier.
Do-or-die time for the Smiths Falls Bears as they struggle in their best-of-seven series against the Brockville Braves. They head into the third period tied, 2-2, hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive, to fight another day for game five, and beyond. Here, fans Jamie Armstrong and Bradley Keyes welcome the team back to the rink for the third period.
Perth’s town crier Brent McLaren welcomed all of the walkers to the 2019 Coldest Night of the Year walk at the Smiths Falls Youth Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23. The walk is an annual fundraiser for Cornerstone Landing, which aids homeless youth.
Let’s Roll! Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow rolls the first bowling ball at Gratton Lanes for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County Bowl for Kids Sake 2019.
Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow rolls the first bowling ball at Gratton Lanes during the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County Bowl for Kids Sake 2019.
St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville remembers from the student-built World War I replica trenches this morning. The special Remembrance ceremonies mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. The site of the trenches, located behind the school, will be open for the public to tour following Kemptville’s Remembrance Day ceremonies on Sunday. 📷 Paulina Hrebacka/Metroland
The Lanark Drum Circle plays a welcoming song at the Perth Healing Forest Memorial unveiling in Last Duel Park. The memorial recognizes the harm done to Indigenous children in residential schools, as well as missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Red dresses were hung in a tree to also recognize missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. 📷 Paulina Hrebacka/Metroland Media