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‘I will not be bullied into quitting’: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom reacts to second non-confidence vote and resignation request

LAURIE WEIR It was a marathon 5.5-hour municipal services committee meeting on Monday, June 22, and the mayor left before the final vote — one...

Rideau Lakes mayor’s use of strong mayor powers sparks backlash and a fact check by his own MPP

LAURIE WEIR Mayor Arie Hoogenboom used newly granted strong mayor powers to veto a council decision then claimed provincial backing, only to be publicly contradicted...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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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