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Food fair, new chairs, and heritage recognition: Highlights from Perth council

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LAURIE WEIR Perth town council met on Jan. 29 to discuss a variety of topics, including an upcoming multicultural food fair, new leadership for the...
Community

Perth Mayor addresses concerns over CAIVAN Golf Course Development

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Perth Mayor Judy Brown has addressed what she called “misinformation circulating” about a proposed housing development at the Perth Golf Course by CAIVAN,...
Community

Smiths Falls eyes new grant after $13M pitch falls short for water main project

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is taking another shot at securing funding for its $18-million trunk water main upgrade after its initial $13-million...
Community

Smiths Falls receives nearly $500,000 to help fund new Confederation Bridge

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A $150,000 fix to temporarily move the power line at Confederation Bridge could set construction back, but a successful $495,000 funding application is...
Community

Rideau Lakes tackles sidewalks, vandalism, potential tax hike

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes addressed several community issues during its community services committee meeting on Jan. 13. These items will return to...
Community

Township of Rideau Lakes considers collaboration to combat invasive phragmites

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR There must be a better solution than roadside spraying to control invasive phragmites. That was the sentiment expressed by Coun. Deborah Anne Hutchings during...
Community

Gallipeau Centre focus group key for Smiths Falls council

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council will establish a working group to collaborate with Montague Township over the future of the Gallipeau Centre property, a former...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place considers doubling development fees: What you need to know

Heddy Sorour -
On Jan. 14, the town of Carleton Place convened a public meeting to present the background study for revised development charges. The town has been...
Community

Can Smiths Falls’ old foot tunnel become a local gem?

Laurie Weir -
Smiths Falls heritage committee to explore options for underground foot tunnel LAURIE WEIR The old foot tunnel in Smiths Falls is undergoing some scrutiny.  The Municipal Heritage...
Community

Perth council approves new fire truck, several community grant application opportunities

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Perth town council tackled a range of issues during its Jan. 14 committee of the whole meeting, including the approval of a new...
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