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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...

‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers

While some leaders welcome the tools, others warn of democratic erosion and local fallout LAURIE WEIR Strong mayor powers are heading to many local municipalities, and...

Mayor Christa Lowry urges support for local economy amid tariff uncertainty

SUBMITTED There has been a lot of uncertainty these days. We heard that heavy American tariffs would be in place, due to come into effect...

Smiths Falls eyes new grant after $13M pitch falls short for water main project

LAURIE WEIR The Town of Smiths Falls is taking another shot at securing funding for its $18-million trunk water main upgrade after its initial $13-million...

Carleton Place balances growth and rising costs with 2025 tax increase

HEDDY SOROUR Although Carleton Place residents face an eight percent jump in their property taxes in 2025 they remain one of the lowest taxed municipalities...

Hefty tax increase in the works for Carleton Place

HEDDY SOROUR Carleton Place residents could be facing a four percent  tax increase in addition to a four percent OPP increase in 2025. This would...

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