November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
LAURIE WEIR Never in his 50 years in municipal government has Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom witnessed such an unprecedented act of insubordination. On Nov. 12, he reproached councillors who […]
LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
LAURIE WEIR A cat rescue in Rideau Lakes Township is under investigation by the provincial animal welfare agency and the Ontario Provincial Police. Bill Dickson, media relations coordinator with the […]
Township to take a deeper dive into animal control bylaw LAURIE WEIR What is a vicious dog? According to Rideau Lakes bylaw, it means any dog which has bitten another […]
LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with initial stops in Almonte and […]
Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a 10.3 per cent decline […]
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will look at a more fulsome option for renovations to the municipal offices in Chantry at a cost of $137,120 for the report, […]
LAURIE WEIR After a year-long investigation, the Integrity Commissioner (IC) report involving Coun. Linda Carr of the Township of Rideau Lakes has finally been made public. The report, tabled at […]
LAURIE WEIR The Delta maple syrup factory is for sale. The Township of Rideau Lakes is hoping someone will purchase the former syrup factory and canoe making shop that’s been […]
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is evaluating a proposed Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw that would introduce licensing fees and operational guidelines for campgrounds, with a focus on protecting […]
LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant distractions for the township. While […]
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LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs are often found crammed into […]
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STAFF We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Whyte has joined Hometown News in the role of Advertising and Communications. With over a decade of experience in the advertising industry, […]
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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par for the course in township […]
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BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up the New England coast and […]
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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the report confidential, represents a crucial […]
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SUBMITTED The Small Business Advisory Centre (Smiths Falls/Lanark County/North Leeds Grenville) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. […]
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