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Publication Date: June 16, 2026 - 15:19
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Smiths Falls opts out of province's BYOB program, at least for now
June 16, 2026
Smiths Falls, Ont., is officially opting out of a bring-your-own-alcohol program announced by the province in March after the town's council voted Monday not to amend its booze bylaw.
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