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Delta Maple Syrup Festival returns for 59th year April 18–19

DELTA — One of the region’s longest-running spring traditions returns this weekend as the 59th annual Delta Maple Syrup Festival takes place April 18...

Late-night crash on Hwy. 15 turns violent, driver charged after fleeing scene

Hwy 15 crash near Portland sent one driver to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries PORTLAND — A late-night crash on Highway 15 escalated into a physical confrontation,...

Rideau Lakes council defers motion on in-person meetings, training requirements

RIDEAU LAKES — A motion calling for a return to in-person meetings and mandatory chair training was deferred at Rideau Lakes council, following debate...

50 businesses nominated for Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards

CHANTRY — Fifty Rideau Lakes businesses have been nominated for the Township’s Business Recognition Awards, with a total of 72 nominations received. The 2026 program...

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...

Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation announces 2026 research grants

Four projects to study docks, long-term lake change, microplastics and road salt in the Rideau Lakes PORTLAND — The Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation (RLEF) has...

Rideau Lakes kills yard sale permit plan, moves ahead with tougher property enforcement rules

Rideau Lakes yard sale bylaw rejected after councillors push back on permit plan and limits RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes councillors shut down a proposed...

Rideau Lakes council seeks answers on Lower Beverley Lake Park

Reports requested on deficiencies, timelines and disclosures related to Lower Beverley Lake Park RIDEAU LAKES — Council is seeking clarity on Lower Beverley Lake Park...

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