Economic Development Week 2024

PROCLAMATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2024

WHEREAS Economic Development Week is an international campaign created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life; and  WHEREAS economic development is the programs, policies, and activities that seek to improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life for a community by creating and retaining jobs and...

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Mental Health Week 2024

PROCLAMATION
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2024 WHEREAS mental health is an essential part of everyone's health and well-being;  WHEREAS Mental Health Week has been hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in communities across Canada for over 70 years;  WHEREAS all people in Canada need to promote, protect and nurture their mental health; and  WHEREAS promoting social connection is an important aspect of human life and an effective way to protect mental health; and  WHEREAS in the past three years of the...

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Still Standing Coming to Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls welcomes Still Standing Comedian Jonny Harris on May 8th for a night of laughter and entertainment! This is a free event for ages 12+, which will be taking place at the Youth Arena at 7 PM.

Born and raised in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, and currently residing in Toronto, Jonny is best known for his roles in two long-running CBC TV series: he plays constable George Crabtree on Murdoch Mysteries and is the host, producer, and writer of Still Standing, for which he has won six Canadian...

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RVCA level 3 Low Water Advisory - August 19, 2025

Due to ongoing rainfall deficits and prolonged heat waves, the Rideau Valley Water Response Team has declared a Level 3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed. Residents and businesses across the Rideau Valley watershed are strongly encouraged to reduce their overall water use and suspend non-essential water activities until natural supplies begin to recover. For further information, please visit: Level-3 Low Water Advisory for the Rideau Valley Watershed

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Heritage Conservation District Study

The Town of Smiths Falls retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. In early 2024 to complete the Downtown Smiths Falls Heritage Conservation District Study.

An HCD is an area that is protected by a municipality under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. It provides a framework for protecting and conserving heritage resources by creating policies and guidelines to manage change and new development within the district. The HCD Study is the first stage of a two-phase process. The goal of the Study is to...

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