Circular Economy Month 2024

WHEREAS Circular Economy Month is Canada's public awareness campaign dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that delivers on the most important values of Canadians: protecting the plant and prioritizing people; and

WHEREAS since 2001, hundreds of organizations from Yellowknife to St. Johns proclaimed Waste Reduction Week in Canada and, more recently, Circular Economy Month; and

WHEREAS by making a public declaration, we are committing to take action to support our...

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BR&E and Investment Attraction Public Open House

The Town of Smiths Falls is inviting members of the community to a Public Open House to obtain feedback from residents and economic development stakeholders to help guide the direction of a 5-year Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Investment Attraction Strategic Plan.

WHO: All Community members

WHAT: Public Community Engagement Session for the BR&E and Investment Attraction Strategic Plan

WHEN: Monday, October 21, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 PM

WHERE: Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre (upstairs)

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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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