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Smiths Falls

‘An investment, not a cost’: Smiths Falls council moves ahead with IT strategy

Laurie Weir - February 12, 2026

SMITHS FALLS — As Smiths Falls continues work on its new municipal website, council has given in principle support to a multi-year IT strategy...

Beckwith

Beckwith Reeve reflects on 2025 pressures and 2026 priorities

Laurie Weir - January 12, 2026

Reeve Richard Kidd discusses economic challenges, growth, and council decisions As Beckwith Township looks ahead to 2026, Reeve Richard Kidd says rising costs, slowing growth...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place moves ahead with water, wastewater plant expansion

Heddy Sorour - May 22, 2025

$123.5M project includes $10M contingency, U.S. imports subject to tariff risk Council has approved a $123.5-million (plus HST) contract for the expansion of the town’s...

Community

George Street reconstruction contract awarded for nearly $2M

Laurie Weir - May 22, 2025

Work to begin in June and wrap up by December LAURIE WEIR Brace yourself. Summer in Smiths Falls means snarled traffic on the best of days...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place plans major road upgrades and residential expansion

Heddy Sorour - May 9, 2025

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

Carleton Place

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

Laurie Weir - April 11, 2025

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...

Community

Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays

Laurie Weir - March 7, 2025

Rideau Lakes ex-councillor and husband challenge township’s rezoning delays LAURIE WEIR Joan Delaney and Bob Butcher have been battling with the Township of Rideau Lakes over...

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