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

Laurie Weir -
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....
Carleton Place

Lanark County appoints Board Support Coordinator to Strengthen Community Safety

Hometown News -
New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in...
Community

Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...
Community

Smiths Falls to extend waste contract with GIM amid rising landfill costs

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has agreed to extend its waste collection contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) through 2028 in a...
Community

Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...
Community

Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

Laurie Weir -
New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a...
Community

Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Laurie Weir -
Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...
Community

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...
Community

Smiths Falls council pay lags behind Ontario average

Laurie Weir -
Staff looks to adjust rates for 2026 municipal election LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council members are paid well below the provincial average, and...
Community

Surprise vote sinks motion to tender new office designs as Chantry debate rages on

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — A high-stakes motion to prepare and tender designs for a new township office and a retrofit of the existing Chantry building...
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