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George Street reconstruction contract awarded for nearly $2M

Work to begin in June and wrap up by December LAURIE WEIR Brace yourself. Summer in Smiths Falls means snarled traffic on the best of days...

OPINION: How did Smiths Falls council measure up in 2024? The report card is out

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls released its 2024 Annual Year in Review report and council had a chance to reflect on a busy...

Q&A with Rideau Lakes by-election candidate: Dustin Bulloch

LAURIE WEIR Residents in South Crosby Ward of Rideau Lakes Township will head to the polls June 26 to choose a new representative. The seat...

Perth council breifs: Pride flag, sidewalk repairs, wastewater project and recycling changes approved

HEDDY SOROUR From a show of support for Pride Month to decisions on sidewalk repairs, wastewater expansion and recycling collection, Perth council tackled a wide...

Smiths Falls council wrestles with CIP approvals: Some projects denied, others deferred

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council’s committee of the whole waded through a lively debate May 12 as it reviewed the latest batch of applications under...

Smiths Falls council seeks edits before approving trail network overhaul

Committee calls project a ‘roadmap’ but asks for more details on costs, timelines and accessibility standards LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors have offered cautious support for...

Rideau Lakes council pushes forward on $4.5M Chantry municipal office redesign

LAURIE WEIR The long-debated future of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices took a major step forward Monday, as council voted to approve construction drawings and issue...

Strong Mayor Powers expanded provincewide, Perth prioritizes collaboration

On May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario officially expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 additional municipalities, including the Town of Perth. Introduced under...

Senior services, housing initiatives and fire equipment highlight Mississippi Mills council

SUBMITTED Jenni Poulin, Manager of Senior Services with Carebridge Community Support, kicked off the Council meeting with a delegation on the non-profit organization’s programming and activities....

Carleton Place plans major road upgrades and residential expansion

HEDDY SOROUR Road works Extensive roadwork is coming to Carleton Place this year, starting with the Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard project. This new arterial road,...
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