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

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...

Restorative justice offers ‘powerful alternative’ to courts, say local advocates

Lanark County Community Justice outlines impact of restorative practices LAURIE WEIR A local group promoting restorative justice shared its mission with Smiths Falls council Monday, April...

Sanctuary sounds alarm on Smiths Falls backyard hen pilot

New report reveals major gaps in public health, animal welfare and oversight SUBMITTED Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary has released a detailed report urging Smiths Falls Town...

Carleton Place extends permit validity to 7 years

HEDDY SOROUR The Town of Carleton Place is going ahead with a development permit bylaw amendment that largely addresses the length of time a development...

Town of Perth welcomes new Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer

SUBMITTED The Town of Perth is pleased to announce the appointment of Nev Jande as the new Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer. A Chartered Professional Accountant...

Carleton Place projects $7.8M surplus for 2024, but spending on hold

HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place is projecting a $7.8-million surplus for 2024 — a windfall that town staff attribute to both planned and unexpected savings. These are...

How much did Rideau Lakes councillors receive in 2024?

More than $200,000 paid to 8 councillors, mayor LAURIE WEIR The remuneration numbers for 2024 are in, revealing that the Township of Rideau Lakes paid its...

Exclusive: Rideau Lakes mayor speaks out after stepping back amid council chaos

LAURIE WEIR In a move reflecting the growing instability within Rideau Lakes council, Mayor Arie Hoogenboom speaks out after announcing he will step back from...

Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays

Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays LAURIE WEIR Joan Delaney and Bob Butcher have been battling with the Township of Rideau Lakes over...

Rideau Lakes Township to provide more public updates

LAURIE WEIR Will Rideau Lakes Township staff face more work, or will ratepayers simply receive more information? Deputy Mayor Paula Banks believes residents aren’t getting enough...

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