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‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

Laurie Weir - April 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...

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Coun. Dawn Quinn avoids sanctions after alleged Code of Conduct breach

Hometown News - February 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Coun. Dawn Quinn will not face penalties after a tied vote on Feb. 18 defeated a proposed 10-meeting ban from in-camera sessions. Quinn was...

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Rideau Lakes rejects pay suspension following Integrity Commissioner’s investigation

Laurie Weir - October 17, 2024

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...

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‘Ludicrous and short-sighted’: Perthmore Corridor will remain property of the Town of Perth

Hometown News - January 17, 2024

Motion to sell the easement was defeated at committee of the whole BY LAURIE WEIR The Town of Perth was ready to sell the easement known...

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