World Mental Health Day 2025

WHEREAS World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health; and

WHEREAS this years' campaign focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies; and

WHEREAS crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies cause emotional distress, with one in five individuals experiencing a mental health condition; and

WHEREAS supporting the mental well-being of...

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Water Billing Notice - October 8, 2025

Stay Connected – Sign Up for E-Billing Today! With the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Town wants to ensure you continue receiving your water bills quickly and securely. Please note that bills will not be hand-delivered during the strike. We encourage all residents to sign up for e-billing — a fast, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to receive your statements directly by email. How to Sign Up Visit smithsfalls.ca/e-billing to register. You’ll need your PIN # for both water and property...

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Media Release: Drinking Water Update (October 2, 2025)

This release serves as a follow-up to the Town’s September 19 media release regarding the compost site located at 3514 County Road 43. The Town of Smiths Falls is once again reaffirming to residents that the community’s drinking water is safe and remains in full compliance with provincial standards.

On September 11, 2025, the Town received formal approval from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for an updated Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the municipal...

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Seniors for Climate Day 2025

WHEREAS Seniors for Climate is a nationwide mobilization calling for urgent action to address the climate crisis and support a livable future for our children and grandchildren.

WHEREAS along with our children and grandchildren, we face a climate emergency and are witnessing the degradation of the natural environment, loss of biodiversity, mass extinction, deadly heat waves, wildfires, floods,
and violent, destructive storms.

WHEREAS we must reduce carbon emission for a livable future and need...

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Media Release: Fire Prevention Week 2025

Did you know most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most everything that’s rechargeable uses this type of battery.

If not used correctly or if damaged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. To reduce these risks, look around your home — it’s important to know which devices are powered by them....

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