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Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...

Rideau Lakes council votes to reimburse Carr’s legal fees despite harassment finding

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council has voted to reimburse Coun. Linda Carr $2,062.25 in legal fees, despite a formal finding of workplace sexual harassment and...

ANALYSIS: Bold leadership or democratic overreach? Rideau Lakes tests strong mayor powers

LAURIE WEIR It wasn’t just a veto. When Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom blocked a long-planned office retrofit using Ontario’s new strong mayor powers, it sent...

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

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,...

Strong Mayor Powers expanded provincewide, Perth prioritizes collaboration

On May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario officially expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 additional municipalities, including the Town of Perth. Introduced under...

Implementation of strong mayor powers sparks concern in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR As Rideau Lakes Township begins implementing Ontario’s strong mayor legislation, questions continue to surface at the council table — and not everyone is...

One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is formally asking the Ontario government to remove the municipality from its expanded strong mayor powers’ list. During a...

Perth Town Council requests removal from Strong Mayor Powers list

SUBMITTED At a Special Council Meeting held at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2025, the Council of the Town of Perth voted unanimously to submit...

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...

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