spot_img
Monday, September 8, 2025
spot_img

CATEGORY

Municipal Matters

spot_img

Otter Lake cottage expansion deferred after lengthy debate

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES – A controversial proposal to replace a modest Otter Lake cottage with a much larger two-storey home has been deferred after...

Smiths Falls council confirms internet and telephone voting for 2026 election

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Voters in Smiths Falls will once again cast their ballots by internet or telephone in the next municipal election, which...

Smiths Falls council adopts Lower Reach Park redesign in principle

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS – Town council has adopted a long-term vision for Lower Reach Park, approving the redesign in principle at its Aug. 11...

Perth committee reviews waste changes, new streets, grant bids, and newsletter launch

HEDDY SOROUR PERTH — At its latest committee meeting, the Town of Perth discussed upcoming changes to waste collection, approved new street names, supported grant...

Rideau Lakes council weighs options for Lombardy’s Holman complex lighting

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — New entrance lighting at the Ronald E. Holman Complex in Lombardy has council support, but the full project may not...

Rideau Lakes council roundup: loans, roads, trails, and more

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes council covered a wide range of items at its latest municipal services committee meeting on Aug. 11, from financing...

Revised tax bills and updated blasting rules coming to Carleton Place

HEDDY SOROUR From unexpected tax adjustments to long-overdue blasting rules, Carleton Place council has approved measures that will soon affect residents and contractors alike. Additional tax...

Rideau Lakes expands public consultation on municipal office plans

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Public meetings planned for this fall on the future of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices will now go beyond the original...

‘Ridiculous’: Seating dispute sparks debate at Rideau Lakes committee meeting

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Council business took a back seat Monday, Aug. 11 as a round of political musical chairs, sparked a 10-minute debate...

Policy updates reflect Strong Mayor legislation, AI usage, and local group governance in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes Township council passed eight bylaws during its regular meeting on Aug. 5, approving zoning changes, equipment purchases, and updates...
spot_img
spot_img

Latest news

spot_img