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Smiths Falls eyes new grant after $13M pitch falls short for water main project

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is taking another shot at securing funding for its $18-million trunk water main upgrade after its initial $13-million...

Smiths Falls receives nearly $500,000 to help fund new Confederation Bridge

LAURIE WEIR A $150,000 fix to temporarily move the power line at Confederation Bridge could set construction back, but a successful $495,000 funding application is...

Rideau Lakes tackles sidewalks, vandalism, potential tax hike

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes addressed several community issues during its community services committee meeting on Jan. 13. These items will return to...

Township of Rideau Lakes considers collaboration to combat invasive phragmites

LAURIE WEIR There must be a better solution than roadside spraying to control invasive phragmites. That was the sentiment expressed by Coun. Deborah Anne Hutchings during...

Gallipeau Centre focus group key for Smiths Falls council

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council will establish a working group to collaborate with Montague Township over the future of the Gallipeau Centre property, a former...

Carleton Place considers doubling development fees: What you need to know

HEDDY SOROUR On Jan. 14, the town of Carleton Place convened a public meeting to present the background study for revised development charges. The town has...

Can Smiths Falls’ old foot tunnel become a local gem?

Smiths Falls heritage committee to explore options for underground foot tunnel LAURIE WEIR The old foot tunnel in Smiths Falls is undergoing some scrutiny.  The Municipal Heritage...

Perth council approves new fire truck, several community grant application opportunities

LAURIE WEIR Perth town council tackled a range of issues during its Jan. 14 committee of the whole meeting, including the approval of a new...

Perth will not ‘roll over and play dead’: Algonquin College closure sparks council into action

LAURIE WEIR Perth’s Algonquin College campus has been a cornerstone of the small rural town since 1970, but the looming closure of the 50-year-old institution...

Net zero townhome development floated for Perth Works neighbourhood

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth heard a proposal during its committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 14 to develop six net-zero townhomes at...
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