National Accessibility Week 2024

WHEREAS, throughout Canada, in each year the week starting on the last Sunday in May is to be known as National Accessibility Week and is an opportunity to promote inclusion and accessibility in our communities and workplaces, to celebrate our progress and to be inspired to further break down accessibility barriers; and

WHEREAS, many Ontarians live with some form of a disability and as a result there is a need for greater awareness, enhanced service delivery and opportunities for persons with...

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Spirit of the Drum Powwow Cancelled for 2024

The powwow was imagined by the Indigenous Studies program at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute with the objective of educating and sharing First Nations culture with youth and the community.  The event is in partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls, and an indigenous advisor from Pikwakanagan First Nations Reserve.   Students worked through-out the year to develop art installations and historical exhibits, showcased on Duck Island, which identified issues central to the history of...

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New Online Marriage Application Process

Included in 35 participating municipalities across Ontario, the Town now offers an online marriage application process for soon-to-be married couples. This pilot program brought together by the province is being introduced through a phased-in implementation, with province-wide expansion targeted by early 2025.

“This latest expansion of our Online Marriage Licence Application will make it easier and more convenient for Ontario couples to get married than ever before,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister...

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George Street Reconstruction Update - May 2024

The reconstruction of George Street, between Strathcona Street and William Street West has been awarded to Campbell’s Trucking Ltd. Works commenced on May 21, 2024, and are anticipated to be completed this fall. The works will include the full reconstruction of the roadway including replacement of the water distribution system (including watermain, hydrants, valves, services to property line), removal of the combined sewer system and replacement with a new sanitary and storm sewer collection...

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Smiths Falls Bidding Opportunities - May 2024

The Town of Smiths Falls will be accepting submissions until 11:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, for the following bidding opportunities:

REQUEST FOR TENDER #24-PW-005
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE 

REQUEST FOR TENDER #24-PW-006
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE 

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #24-PW-007
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD SIGNS 

REQUEST FOR TENDER #24-PW-008
TREE SERVICES 

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #24-PW-018
SIGN REFLECTIVITY ASSESSMENT 

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #24-PW-019
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A PORTABLE...

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