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Backyard hens pilot project get green light in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR Backyard chickens are officially crossing the road into Smiths Falls — legally. Council approved – by a slim margin — the launch of a...

Perth Town Council requests removal from Strong Mayor Powers list

SUBMITTED At a Special Council Meeting held at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the Council of the Town of Perth voted unanimously to submit...

Carleton Place extends permit validity to 7 years

HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Carleton Place is going ahead with a development permit bylaw amendment that largely addresses the length of time a development...

Mississippi Mills Council advances projects for safety, childcare and sustainability

SUBMITTED A delegation from Mary Rozenberg, project coordinator with the Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project, kicked off last night’s meeting. The initiative began in 2024 and...

Mediation continues as parties work to address proposed subdivision issues

SUBMITTED The parties involved in the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) case regarding  the proposed subdivision by CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23000534)  have agreed...

Town of Perth welcomes new Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth is pleased to announce the appointment of Nev Jande as the new Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer. A Chartered Professional Accountant...

Carleton Place projects $7.8M surplus for 2024, but spending on hold

HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place is projecting a $7.8-million surplus for 2024 — a windfall that town staff attribute to both planned and unexpected savings. These are...

Carleton Place updates procurement policy to support Canadian suppliers

HEDDY SOROUR On March 25, at the regular Committee of the Whole, Carleton Place councillors passed a motion to update the town’s procurement policy. “You’ve already...

Childcare closure and new subdivision discussed at Carleton Place council

HEDDY SOROUR Elbows Up The town of Carleton Place is lending its voice in support of Team Canada in the face of U.S. tarriffs. On March...

Backyard hen pilot project divides Smiths Falls council

LAURIE WEIR The backyard hen pilot project has ruffled some feathers around the horseshoe. During a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, March 23, Fire...

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