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‘We’re not going anywhere’: Inside Blueberry Creek’s long fight to stay open

🎧 LISTEN: “Blueberry Creek – More Than a Forest School” EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final instalment in a three-part series on Blueberry Creek Nature...

Smiths Falls has $326M asset plan with focus on long-term sustainability

LAURIE WEIR Town council reviewed a comprehensive 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) during its committee of the whole meeting on Monday, June 23, outlining how...

Smiths Falls’ Seniors Activity Centre may have a new name to honour Bud Fawcett’s legacy

LAURIE WEIR A proposal to rename the town’s Seniors Activity Centre in honour of long-time community advocate John “Bud” Fawcett is moving ahead, following unanimous...

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...

Mississippi Mills Council reviews zoning, infrastructure, and Pride Month proclamation at May 27 meeting

SUBMITTED Last night, the Council meeting started with a delegation from Rick Scholes of the Fred Lossing Observatory. He spoke about how too much light at night...

Perth council breifs: Pride flag, sidewalk repairs, wastewater project and recycling changes approved

HEDDY SOROUR From a show of support for Pride Month to decisions on sidewalk repairs, wastewater expansion and recycling collection, Perth council tackled a wide...

Senior services, housing initiatives and fire equipment highlight Mississippi Mills council

SUBMITTED Jenni Poulin, Manager of Senior Services with Carebridge Community Support, kicked off the Council meeting with a delegation on the non-profit organization’s programming and activities....

Carleton Place plans major road upgrades and residential expansion

HEDDY SOROUR Road works Extensive roadwork is coming to Carleton Place this year, starting with the Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard project. This new arterial road,...

Mississippi Mills raises burn status to level 2 – Stay safe with these tips

SUBMITTED With warmer temperatures and minimal snow remaining, grass fire season has begun. The Mississippi Mills Fire Department has changed the burn status to reflect...

Township of Rideau Lakes considers collaboration to combat invasive phragmites

LAURIE WEIR There must be a better solution than roadside spraying to control invasive phragmites. That was the sentiment expressed by Coun. Deborah Anne Hutchings during...

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