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Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

Laurie Weir - July 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...

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Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir - July 22, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

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Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

Laurie Weir - July 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...

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Surprise vote sinks motion to tender new office designs as Chantry debate rages on

Laurie Weir - July 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — A high-stakes motion to prepare and tender designs for a new township office and a retrofit of the existing Chantry building...

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Dustin Bulloch wins Rideau Lakes councillor seat for South Crosby

Laurie Weir - June 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Dustin Bulloch is the new councillor for South Crosby Ward following a municipal by-election held Wednesday, June 26. Bulloch received 283 votes, securing the...

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Transit study, new fines system, and food truck rules among key updates in Carleton Place

admin - May 22, 2025

HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place council and committee meetings tackled a wide range of municipal matters this week — from early findings in a transit feasibility...

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

Laurie Weir - May 15, 2025

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...

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

Hometown News - May 9, 2025

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....

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

Hometown News - April 30, 2025

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...

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One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir - April 16, 2025

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is formally asking the Ontario government to remove the municipality from its expanded strong mayor powers’ list. During a...

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