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Body of Missing Fisherman Found in Mississippi River

Fishermen · Canada

Body of Missing Fisherman Found in Mississippi River

50% Right coverage: 6 sources

Searchers have found the body of a fisherman who disappeared into the Mississippi River in Appleton, Ont., on the weekend. ...See the Story

Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a new nature reserve on Big Rideau Lake

Nature · Ontario

Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a new nature reserve on Big Rideau Lake

Rideau Waterway Land Trust secures new 33-acre Nature Reserve on Big Rideau Lake, protecting shoreline and at-risk species through community and gover Read Article

New, modular Blakeney Bridge reopens to traffic

Mississippi Mills · Mississippi Mills

New, modular Blakeney Bridge reopens to traffic

Lanark County has officially reopened the newly replaced Blakeney Bridge — a safer, wider two-lane crossing now open to vehicles and pedestrians.Read Article

Sitting Down with the Whale Museum’s New Director | Islands' Weekly

He has only been the director of The Whale Museum for a few months, but Dr. Mike Kuperberg and his wife are already settling into the community and have set a few goals for the museum. “I’m reminded regularly how small and tight this community is. The people and place have been amazing. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming, supportive, greeting me and happy that I’m here,” Kuperberg said. “There seems to be a consensus that the Whale Museum i…Whales · Smiths Falls See the Story

Lanark County Asset Builders for youth celebrated

Lanark County Asset Builders were honoured for supporting local youth. Eight recipients were celebrated for their positive impact on young lives.Lanark County · Lanark County Read Article

Smiths Falls officers returned to active duty as external investigation continues into arrest video

Smiths Falls officers return to duty as Cornwall Police continues external investigation into a forceful arrest captured on video.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Canada Day, why I choose reflection over celebration

LAURIE WEIR I am uneasy to “celebrate” Canada Day.Canada was built on land that was taken without consent. Indigenous nations were betrayed. Agreements were made and broken. Children were stolen. Communities were destroyed. The damage continues.Indigenous people are still defending their land against projects they did not approve. Many communities still do not have clean drinking water. Health care, education and housing are unequal. These are n…Canada Day · Canada Read Article

Toilet paper theft, a bridge too close and a cruiser rammed: June’s Smiths Falls police reports

SUBMITTED Beckwith Street bridge closed due to person in crisis On June 15th, 2025 Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of a male possibly in a mental health crisis on the Beckwith Street bridge. Members of Smiths Falls Police responded immediately to the area, including the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Nurse. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that the male had already jumped once from the bridge and was planning to jump again. Smit…Mental Health · Smiths Falls Read Article

Smiths Falls crossing guard recognized as asset builder by Lanark County

Longtime Smiths Falls crossing guard Gary Lackey retires after 15 years of smiles, waves, and service to local youth.Smiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Ottawa duo raising funds for Smiths Falls Community Food Bank with 12-hour walk into town

Two Ottawa personalities plan a 56 km walk to Smiths Falls this summer to raise $10K for the food bank and highlight growing food insecurity in the reSmiths Falls · Smiths Falls Read Article

Carleton Place council clears the deck before summer break

Carleton Place council wraps up its final meeting before summer, approving water plans, adjusting recreation fees, and reviewing long-term facility upCarleton Place · Carleton Place Read Article

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