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Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls council balks at $10.5M Public Works project, seeks savings before contract award

Laurie Weir -
Smiths Falls council is taking another look at the scope of its proposed new Public Works Operations Centre after several councillors raised concerns about...
Tay Valley

Blueberry Creek court case dismissed, questions remain over years-long cost to Tay Valley

Laurie Weir -
After years of disputes with Tay Valley Township, Robyn Mulcahy says the dismissal of the municipality’s latest court case feels like a victory, although...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes gives lost pets a new way to find their humans

Heddy Sorour -
Losing a dog or cat can turn an ordinary day into a frantic neighbourhood search involving cars, flashlights, Facebook posts and repeated calls of...
Montague

Montague considers woodland glamping campground on Pinery Road

Laurie Weir -
A proposed woodland campground on Pinery Road would offer glamping domes, forest surroundings and overnight stays in a converted school bus. Montague Township will hold...
Carleton Place

Lake Avenue housing plan advances amid parking, drainage concerns

Heddy Sorour -
A plan to replace an existing rental property at 254 Lake Avenue West with 20 new homes is moving forward, but councillors want parking,...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place finances on track as committee tackles servicing, property disputes

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place is forecasting a year-end finish within budget, while committee members have deferred servicing work on Allan Street and supported keeping municipal staff...
Elizabethtown-Kitley

Elizabethtown-Kitley suspends mayoral candidate Rob Smith’s pay after code breach

Laurie Weir -
EDITOR’S NOTE — Aug. 24, 2026: The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley issued a procedural clarification Aug. 21 regarding the council vote described in this story....
Rideau Lakes

5 candidates seek Rideau Lakes mayor’s chair

Hometown News -
18 candidates have filed for 8 ward council seats Five candidates have entered the race to become the next mayor of Rideau Lakes. Paula Banks, Kimberly...
Tay Valley

New reeve assured in Tay Valley Township as election race takes shape

Hometown News -
Tay Valley Township will have a new reeve following the Oct. 26 municipal election, with incumbent Reeve Rob Rainer not among the candidates seeking...
Merrickville

Barr challenges Cameron for mayor of Merrickville-Wolford

Hometown News -
11 candidates are seeking 4 ward council seats in the 2026 municipal election Deputy Mayor Anne Barr is challenging incumbent Mayor Michael Cameron for the...
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