World Mental Health Day 2024

WHEREAS World Mental Health Day is October 10th ,2024; and WHEREAS this years' campaign is "Mental Health at Work; and

WHEREAS unhealthy conditions including stigma, discrimination, and exposure to risks like harassment and other poor working conditions, can pose significant risks, affecting mental health, overall quality of life and consequently participation or productivity at work; and

WHEREAS a supportive work environment fosters mental health, providing purpose and stability; and

WHEREAS...

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2024 Veteran Banner Program

To commemorate this year’s Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls and the Downtown Business Association are proud to launch the Annual Veteran Banner Program that will honour and remember local veterans who willingly served or gave their lives in service to Canada and continue to stand for our freedom. 

Installation will begin on October 8th, and the banners will be displayed until after Remembrance Day. The Downtown will be lined up with...

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2024 Rideau Artist of the Year Winners Announced

The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition. Almost 40 area artists braved the weather on September 7th & 8th in this en plein air competition. This year artists were challenged to share a picturesque vantage point from Combined Lock Station to the Bascule Bridge.

During the opening of the Rideau Artist of the Year Showcase at the Artisan Village, the museum presented Smiths Falls artist, Rachel Houlton with the...

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Seniors for Climate Day 2024

WHEREAS October 1st is Canada's National Seniors' Day and the UN International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Seniors are a significant and diverse demographic, one in four Canadians.

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. Communities across Canada are holding rallies and events on October 1st....

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2024 Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony

The Mayor has proclaimed September 30, 2024 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the Town of Smiths Falls.

The Town of Smiths Falls is proud to announce a community ceremony in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Members of the community and guests are warmly invited to join us on Monday, September 30th, at 5:00 PM.

In acknowledgement of this, the Bandstand at Town Square will be illuminated in orange on September 29th to October 6th, the Every Child Matters flag will be raised...

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