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Opinion: Don’t pass the buck on animal welfare – funding and education are needed

LAURIE WEIR When news breaks about animal hoarding cases, the public’s reaction is a mix of anger, sadness and frustration. Hundreds of cats or dogs...

Introducing Alicia Whyte: Hometown News’ Advertising and Communications expert!

STAFF We are thrilled to announce that Alicia Whyte has joined Hometown News in the role of Advertising and Communications. With over a decade of...

Opinion: Are integrity investigations the new normal in Rideau Lakes, or is the system failing?

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par...

The Travelling Sommelier: New England, Canada, Greenland and Iceland

BRIAN PRESTON In keeping with my title, The Travelling Sommelier, this month I will tell the saga of sailing for 3 weeks from Boston up...

OPINION: Rideau Lakes finds balance in governance with strategic Integrity Report decision

LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the...

The Travelling Sommelier – Local breweries

BRIAN PRESTON Here we are in August already after a hot July when many of us still look to a brew as a thirst quencher....

Opinion: The Case against reopening the Joyceville Abattoir: Ethical and practical concerns

LAURIE WEIR The discussion surrounding the reopening of the Joyceville abattoir has sparked heated debates, with strong cases on both sides. Proponents argue that reopening...

Opinion: Ignoring Integrity Commissioner report erodes public trust in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately,...

Buzzing wonders: The quirky, un-BEE-lievable world of our pollinating pals

LAURIE WEIR In the heart of Lanark County, where the meadows are lush and the flowers bloom in a riot of colours, there's a gentle...

Maggie’s Maid: More than just a manure cart

SALLY SMITH I used Maggie’s Maid yesterday. I remember mother trundling along the trails in the middle of Fairclough Island dragging the ‘maid’ behind her. She...

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