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Hometown Happenings

Stewart Park Festival, Rideau Canal history and a Legion centennial — celebrating the stories that shaped our communities

Laurie Weir -
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place election race off to slow start; four incumbents seek another term

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place's 2026 municipal election race is beginning to take shape, but with less than a month remaining before nominations close, the field remains...
Perth

Perth municipal election race grows ahead of Aug. 12 nomination deadline

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As the 2026 municipal election looms on the horizon and the nomination deadline gallops ever closer, the race to shape the future of local...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes receives report on mayor’s remarks at Upper Rideau Lake Association AGM

Laurie Weir -
A council-directed review of Mayor Arie Hoogenboom's remarks at the Upper Rideau Lake Association annual general meeting ended with a reminder that the municipal...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place advances plans for $25M aquatic and recreation centre

Heddy Sorour -
Proposed aquatic and recreation centre moves to procurement and public consultation At Carleton Place’s aging pool, it’s less a question of whether it will fail...
Community

Rideau Lakes receives $10,000 grant for Rideau Canal heritage festival

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Portland to host inaugural Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival The Township of Rideau Lakes has received a $10,000 provincial grant to celebrate the upcoming anniversary...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against mayor

Laurie Weir -
A Code of Conduct complaint against Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom cost the township $6,765, plus HST, before being dismissed by the township's Integrity...
Smiths Falls

Youth charged following weapons investigation, drug charges laid after IPV call, vehicle collision leads to arrest

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Arrest made following intimate partner violence investigation On June 22, 2026, the Smiths Falls Police Service responded to a report of an intimate partner violence...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes council narrowly backs special meeting on Lower Beverley Lake Park

Laurie Weir -
There will be a special meeting called to learn more about the operations of Lower Beverley Lake Park.  Rideau Lakes council voted 5-4 Monday, July...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes council reverses course on $88,900 Elgin cistern project

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes council reversed course on an emergency infrastructure project July 6, rejecting a contract it had approved only minutes earlier and directing staff...
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