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Centennial Park redesign in early stages as council weighs priorities

CARLETON PLACE — A Centennial Park redesign could be in line for a significant update, although details remain under discussion. At Carleton Place’s committee of...

Perth committee backs zoning change for Rogers Road property

PERTH — A proposed zoning change for 1 Rogers Road Perth has been given the green light by committee, clearing the way for future...

Burrow to step aside after 2 terms as Elizabethtown-Kitley mayor

Personal commitments and timing factor into Mayor Brant Burrow decision NEW DUBLIN — After eight years in office, Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow has announced he...

Rideau Lakes lawsuit follows December legal warning amid deepening council divide

Mayor and 2 councillors file claim against 5 colleagues alleging bad faith conduct, misuse of authority RIDEAU LAKES — A legal dispute first reported in...

Community coffee event aims to spark election conversation in Rideau Lakes

Conversation and Coffee gives residents and prospective candidates a chance to connect RIDEAU LAKES — Voters across Rideau Lakes are invited to an informal gathering...

Tribunal decision finalized, no appeal filed 

CHANTRY — The Ontario Land Tribunal's decision to reject former councillor Joan Delaney's $82,000 cost claim against the Township of Rideau Lakes remains final, as the...

Lanark County opposes ALTO rail, reviews newcomer programs, sets April meeting schedule

LANARK COUNTY — Lanark County Council is backing a regional push against the proposed ALTO high-speed rail project while also reviewing the results of...

Lanark County to host Public Information Centre for Phase 2 of the 5-Arches Bridge rehabilitation

PAKENHAM — Lanark County is preparing to move ahead with Phase 2 of the rehabilitation of the historic 5-Arches Bridge during the 2026 construction season. The...

Smiths Falls council addresses pay, planning, climate and infrastructure

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council moved through a wide-ranging agenda March 23, releasing annual figures on council pay and expenses, approving a budget...

Higher parking fines proposed, private lot enforcement to stop

Costs outweighed revenue in private lots as Smiths Falls parking fines review shifts enforcement SMITHS FALLS — Parking fines in Smiths Falls could soon increase,...

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