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Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir - July 22, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

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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 - June 25, 2025

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...

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Rideau Lakes calls on all Ontario municipalities to oppose strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir - May 26, 2025

Council adopts amended motion, commits to leading coordinated legal and advocacy effort LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has deepened its opposition to Ontario’s strong mayor legislation,...

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

Laurie Weir - March 13, 2025

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...

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Mayor Hoogenboom highlights progress and challenges for Rideau Lakes Township

Laurie Weir - December 31, 2024

LAURIE WEIR As 2024 comes to a close, Mayor Arie Hoogenboom of the Township of Rideau Lakes reflects on the year’s significant milestones and looks...

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Rideau Lakes ribbon cutting for Fire Station #2 completion

Hometown News - October 15, 2024

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes celebrates the completion of Fire Station #2 with a ribbon cutting ceremony to take place on Thursday, October 31...

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What’s in store for Rideau Lakes in 2024?

Hometown News - January 24, 2024

A roundabout in Crosby, a completed fire station for South Elmsley, and park improvements are on the agenda BY LAURIE WEIR Roundabouts, a fire station, and...

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