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Carleton Place council delays $145M plant decision ahead of provincial budget

HEDDY SOROUR Designing more efficiently The town of Carleton Place is currently seeking funding to build a new recreational facility better suited to serving current and...

Implementation of strong mayor powers sparks concern in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR As Rideau Lakes Township begins implementing Ontario’s strong mayor legislation, questions continue to surface at the council table — and not everyone is...

Resident questions ‘exclusive’ deal with tennis club in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR A Rideau Lakes resident served an ace of a critique at township council Monday night, alleging taxpayers are footing the bill for an...

Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...

Smiths Falls pushes forward with backyard hen pilot project

LAURIE WEIR Will it be an eggcellent adventure for residents of Smiths Falls? Smiths Falls council voted Monday, May 5 to move forward with a one-year...

Carleton Place prioritizes non-profits in new Affordable Housing Plan backed by $5.6M grant

HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Carleton Place has just released a Supports for Affordable Housing report that explores partnering with private and non-profit organizations. The...

Rideau Lakes council trims tax hike to 5.78%, avoids new borrowing in revised budget

LAURIE WEIR Township council will proceed with a leaner 2025 budget that avoids new borrowing for general capital and holds the municipal tax rate increase...

Council cracks down on speeding and celebrates culture in Mississippi Mills

SUBMITTED Last night’s Council meeting opened with a delegation from Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Manager Jackie Kavanagh and board chair Chelsea Snyder. They provided...

Smiths Falls declares food insecurity an emergency

LAURIE WEIR Every month, nearly 1,000 people in Smiths Falls turn to the food bank. This week, town council unanimously declared food insecurity an emergency,...

Council approves parking lot, supports Lower Reach Park redesign in principle

Dog park location flagged for further discussion as Smiths Falls sets long-term vision LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council has approved the next phase of work at...
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