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Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...
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Boat slip revenue up as Rideau Lakes facility work continues

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR With all available slips leased for the 2025 season, Rideau Lakes Township has brought in more than $66,000 in harbour revenue — a...
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Rideau Lakes council rejects motion to review lot coverage limit

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A tie vote at Rideau Lakes council has defeated a motion to review the township’s current lot coverage limit of 10 per cent. The...
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Rideau Lakes council reverses financial penalties after legal advice on integrity report process

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council has rescinded three financial penalties previously imposed on Deputy Mayor Paula Banks and Coun. Jeff Banks, following legal advice that...
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Council backs garden planting, dedication plaque at Portland Hall

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A native plant garden will be installed in front of the new Portland Community Hall this spring, pending final council approval. At the April...
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Rideau Lakes split on Gallagher property plan as budget remains unsettled

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has approved the next step in developing the former Gallagher property in Portland, despite the project having been cut from...
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One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is formally asking the Ontario government to remove the municipality from its expanded strong mayor powers’ list. During a...
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Spring thaw and spring cleanups: Rideau Lakes Council covers it all

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR From renaming rural roads to repairing spring washouts, Rideau Lakes councillors reviewed several operational updates during the April 14 meeting of the Municipal...
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Smiths Falls finalizes funding agreement with the RMEO

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A new funding agreement between the Town of Smiths Falls and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) will be finalized with council...
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‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...
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