April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and reaction from area leaders […]
SUBMITTED From blueprint to build and concept to code, approximately 115 Grade 7 and 8 students from across the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) put their creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration […]
HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Carleton Place is going ahead with a development permit bylaw amendment that largely addresses the length of time a development permit remains valid without renewal. […]
LAURIE WEIR Scott Reid, the sitting MP for Lanark–Frontenac, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in the upcoming federal election on April 28. First elected in 2000, Reid is […]
HEDDY SOROUR Continuing with the rehabilitation of the RJ McLaren Ball Diamond, the Town of Carleton Place is preparing to install a new fence this year ahead of the ball […]
LAURIE WEIR With a federal election set for April 28, and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake […]
LAURIE WEIR With a federal election on the horizon and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake their […]
SUBMITTED On Sunday March 30th, Pakenham resident Danielle Rae was named the NDP candidate in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac for the coming federal election. Danielle is excited to be running […]
STAFF WRITER Canadians will go to the polls on April 28 for the snap federal election, called by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Voters in the Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, […]
HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place is projecting a $7.8-million surplus for 2024 — a windfall that town staff attribute to both planned and unexpected savings. These are preliminary results, subject to […]
LAURIE WEIR As the incumbent MP for Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett has weathered political storms, economic downturns and shifting party dynamics since first being elected in a […]
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LAURIE WEIR Scott Reid, the sitting MP for Lanark–Frontenac, is the Conservative Party of Canada’s candidate in the upcoming federal election on April 28. First elected in 2000, Reid is […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election set for April 28, and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake […]
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LAURIE WEIR With a federal election on the horizon and the political landscape shifting under the weight of inflation, housing concerns and trade uncertainty, candidates are beginning to stake their […]
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SUBMITTED Lorna Jean (LJ) Edmonds has been chosen by local Liberals to represent the party in the Federal election on April 28th. Dr. Edmonds is an accomplished community leader and […]
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SUBMITTED On Sunday March 30th, Pakenham resident Danielle Rae was named the NDP candidate in the riding of Lanark-Frontenac for the coming federal election. Danielle is excited to be running […]
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SUBMITTED Lynn Laming-Kerr, long-time owner of Kitley Grocery & Service Centre in Toledo, will be receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s annual International Women’s Day celebration on […]
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