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Fire destroys Elgin four-plex, displaces 5 people

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A late-night fire Sunday destroyed a four-plex in Elgin, displacing five people and causing an estimated $750,000 in damage. Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue...
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Rideau Lakes 2025 budget: Let’s talk about that

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To the Editor, Rideau Lakers want to know why recommended 2025 tax increases are so high — there’s an easy answer: Because the tax increases...
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Exclusive: Rideau Lakes mayor speaks out after stepping back amid council chaos

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LAURIE WEIR In a move reflecting the growing instability within Rideau Lakes council, Mayor Arie Hoogenboom speaks out after announcing he will step back from...
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By-election chosen to fill vacant council seat in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The Rideau Lakes Municipal Services Committee has opted for a by-election to fill the vacant seat left by Joan Delaney following her resignation...
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BREAKING: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom steps back amid council tensions

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LAURIE WEIR Mayor Arie Hoogenboom has announced he is stepping back from some of his mayoral duties at the Township of Rideau Lakes, citing ongoing...
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Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays

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Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays LAURIE WEIR Joan Delaney and Bob Butcher have been battling with the Township of Rideau Lakes over...
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Rideau Lakes Township to provide more public updates

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Will Rideau Lakes Township staff face more work, or will ratepayers simply receive more information? Deputy Mayor Paula Banks believes residents aren’t getting enough...
Community

Grand opening for Portland Hall set for May long weekend

Laurie Weir -
Chair debate gets $10,000 pre-budget approval LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will celebrate the opening of the new Portland Hall and Library in May,...
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Third-party flags will continue to fly in Rideau Lakes

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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will continue to allow third-party flags after a proposed bylaw change was defeated during its third reading at...
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Rideau Lakes council votes no confidence in Mayor Hoogenboom

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Coun. Joan Delaney resigns; Paula and Jeff Banks face monetary penalties LAURIE WEIR Tensions ran high at Rideau Lakes Township council on Monday, March 3, as...
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