Ottawa Valley News

Section of Abbott Street in Smiths Falls closed for road work

The closure, between Lombard Street and Strathcona Street, is expected to remain in place for two weeks.

Jun 7, 2021 9:37 AM Read more >

OPP identify deceased driver of North Frontenac crash as 22-year-old man

A 22-year-old passenger from Ottawa was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.

Jun 6, 2021 1:46 PM Read more >

Driver dead, passenger air-lifted following single car crash in North Frontenac Township

County Road 509 remains closed at Canonto Road.

Jun 4, 2021 9:48 PM Read more >

OPP investigate crash that killed motorcyclist in Winchester

The male driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday.

Jun 4, 2021 8:53 PM Read more >

Nearly week-long heatwave heading for Ottawa, Smiths Falls and the Valley

CityNews Weather Specialist John Wilson explains, heatwaves in Ottawa get very hot since there is no modifying body of water to provide relief.

Jun 4, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Ottawa Valley musician Michael O'Reilly dies of cancer

O'Reilly was one half of the comedy duo Delmer and Cecil, known for bits like their song, "Meadow Muffin Blues."

Jun 3, 2021 12:54 PM Read more >

Man charged with first degree murder in Seeley's Bay

Jay Slade, 36, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged.

Jun 2, 2021 9:51 PM Read more >

Smiths Falls, valley school boards given sense of closure after Ontario's decision to end school year

USDSB Director Designate Valerie Allen feels in-person learning is ultimately the best place for children but understands the main reason for the move is to keep kids safe.

Jun 2, 2021 8:57 PM Read more >

Outdoor grad ceremony suggestion 'surprising and aspirational' say Ottawa school boards

The Upper Canada and Renfrew County district school boards say they plan to simply go ahead with the grad ceremonies they've planned, which include virtual and in-person photo-op elements.

Jun 2, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

Rapper Drake and Smiths Falls' Canopy Growth end pot partnership

Canopy and Drake announced they would work together in November 2019.

Jun 2, 2021 3:54 PM Read more >