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$140,000 OTF grant provides Perth with new equipment for the Central Perth Playground

SUBMITTED On Wednesday, local representatives met at the Central Perth Playground – known to locals as the Mill Street Playground – to celebrate a $140,000...

Ombudsman urges Rideau Lakes council to release Integrity Commissioner report

LAURIE WEIR The Ontario Ombudsman has advised the Township of Rideau Lakes to release an Integrity Commissioner (IC) report concerning Coun. Linda Carr, following complaints...

You’re fired! Rideau Lakes Township council terminates Integrity Commissioner

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will be ending its contract with Integrity Commissioner Bill Hunter.  Council voted unanimously on Sept. 23 to issue a...

Opinion: Are integrity investigations the new normal in Rideau Lakes, or is the system failing?

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par...

Rideau Lakes councillor under investigation by Integrity Commissioner – again

LAURIE WEIR Why are so  many councillors under investigation in Rideau Lakes? She’s only been a councillor for 16 months and already she’s the subject of...

Smiths Falls considers new bylaw to streamline film production

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is set to adopt a new bylaw to streamline and support film production activities within the community, but...

Carleton Place proposes minor increase to building permit fees

HEDDY SOROUR A public meeting regarding proposed changes to the town’s building permit fees for 2025 was convened yesterday. No residents or builders showed up at...

Smiths Falls councillors offer feedback on community grants

LAURIE WEIR The way in which community grants are doled out has been a hot topic for Smiths Falls Falls councillors. During a regular meeting of...

OPINION: Rideau Lakes finds balance in governance with strategic Integrity Report decision

LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the...

Rideau Lakes calls on province for an Integrity Commissioner check

Report on councillor is deferred for as long as it takes LAURIE WEIR A significant development unfolded regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report about a councillor...

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