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‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir - April 11, 2025

While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and...

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Provincial election 2025: Local candidates and riding breakdown

Hometown News - January 31, 2025

STAFF WRITER This article was updated on Feb. 6 with the current list of candidates. Voters in Ontario will head to the polls on Feb. 27...

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Rob Rainer nominated as Liberal Party candidate for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Laurie Weir - September 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Rob Rainer, Reeve of Tay Valley Township and a leader in the non-profit sector, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate...

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Tay Valley’s Rob Rainer seeks provincial Liberal Party nomination for LFK riding

Hometown News - July 17, 2024

Township’s reeve did ‘much reflection’ on the decision LAURIE WEIR Rob Rainer is seeking the provincial Liberal Party nomination for the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announcing his...

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Smiths Falls Police address crash, bar incident and youth assault in series of responses

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