April 17, 2025
April 17, 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 A delegation from Mary Rozenberg, project coordinator with the Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project, kicked off last night’s meeting. The initiative began in 2024 and invited knitters and crocheters to […]
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 […]
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, […]
SUBMITTED The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) continues to enhance early childhood learning opportunities through its growing Early Years Learning Program. Now in its third year, the program has expanded from […]
SUBMITTED Lanark County has set its plan for the 2025 construction season, with the public works department aiming to complete pavement preservation on 16.2 kilometers of roads this year and rehabilitation and […]
SUBMITTED With warmer temperatures and minimal snow remaining, grass fire season has begun. The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has changed the burn status to reflect the current conditions to Level […]
HEDDY SOROUR It’s a busy time of year for wooden baseball bat manufacturers, but since last weekend, it’s gotten a lot busier. “We’ve noticed a marked difference in the number […]
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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 The Township of Rideau Lakes Economic Development Committee is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Business Recognition Awards. Thirty-one local businesses were nominated in recognition of their […]
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