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Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office renovation continues to spark division at Rideau Lakes council. At the Aug. 5 regular meeting, Coun....

Butterflies take flight again in Perth for second annual memorial release

Community gathers Aug. 20 to honour loved ones through symbolic gesture LAURIE WEIR PERTH — A gentle tradition is taking wing once again in the heart...

Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that red flag on your mailbox means only one thing; that you have outgoing mail? Canada Post...

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Markets, music and family fun this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

Country charm and civic pride: 159 years of the Lombardy Fair

LAURIE WEIR LOMBARDY — If it’s the Civic long weekend, it’s time to head to Rideau Lakes for some old-fashioned fun at the Lombardy Fair. Now...

Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025: An unforgettable celebration 100 years in the making

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — The town is gearing up for its centennial Old Home Week celebration from Aug. 2 to 9, a once-in-25-years community...

Willow Creek Stables puts pony programs on hold as rescue founder begins cancer treatment

LAURIE WEIR PERTH — Life at Willow Creek Stables has always revolved around the daily needs of the ponies, and the needs are many. For the...

Canopy Growth opens doors to the public during Old Home Week

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Visitors to Smiths Falls will have a rare opportunity during Old Home Week to step inside one of the town’s...

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Make the most of your weekend

LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good...

OPINION: Trash Nation — ‘Not even a bronze medal in the garbage Olympics’

LAURIE WEIR We live in a beautiful country. We hold doors. We shovel our neighbours’ driveways of snow. We say sorry when someone else steps...

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