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Rideau Lakes mayor puts councillors on notice after ‘unprecedented’ conduct

LAURIE WEIR Never in his 50 years in municipal government has Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom witnessed such an unprecedented act of insubordination. On Nov....

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...

Elgin cat rescue under investigation by animal welfare and OPP

LAURIE WEIR A cat rescue in Rideau Lakes Township is under investigation by the provincial animal welfare agency and the Ontario Provincial Police. Bill Dickson, media...

Rideau Lakes’ resident shares frustration over alleged wolfdog attack

Township to take a deeper dive into animal control bylaw LAURIE WEIR What is a vicious dog? According to Rideau Lakes bylaw, it means any dog which...

RCL Automotive launches 2024 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with...

Boat traffic on Rideau Canal down more than 10% in 2024

Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a...

Rideau Lakes council seeks cost analysis to renovate municipal offices in Chantry

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will look at a more fulsome option for renovations to the municipal offices in Chantry at a cost...

Rideau Lakes rejects pay suspension following Integrity Commissioner’s investigation

LAURIE WEIR After a year-long investigation, the Integrity Commissioner (IC) report involving Coun. Linda Carr of the Township of Rideau Lakes has finally been made...

‘An eyesore’: Rideau Lakes may demolish former syrup factory in Delta if buyer not found

LAURIE WEIR The Delta maple syrup factory is for sale.  The Township of Rideau Lakes is hoping someone will purchase the former syrup factory and canoe...

Campground licensing bylaw proposed for Rideau Lakes Township

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is evaluating a proposed Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw that would introduce licensing fees and operational guidelines for campgrounds,...
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