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Smiths Falls names council members to recreation facility steering committee

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Committee will help guide the proposed $49-million Smiths Falls recreation facility project SMITHS FALLS — Council has moved ahead with forming a steering committee to...
Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls residents will have to wait until spring to cross new bridge

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Confederation Bridge opening deferred as Parks Canada limits lighting and unfinished work delays winter opening SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls residents will have to wait...
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Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

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LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office renovation continues to spark division at Rideau Lakes council. At the Aug. 5 regular meeting, Coun....
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You’re fired! Rideau Lakes Township council terminates Integrity Commissioner

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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...
Community

Opinion: Are integrity investigations the new normal in Rideau Lakes, or is the system failing?

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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township finds itself embroiled in yet another round of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations, raising important questions: Are these probes now par...
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Opinion: Ignoring Integrity Commissioner report erodes public trust in Rideau Lakes

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LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately,...
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Rideau Lakes councillors opt to ignore Integrity Commissioner’s report

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LAURIE WEIR Following a closed-door meeting (in-camera) on Aug. 12 regarding a report by the Integrity Commissioner, Rideau Lakes councillors have decided to kick this...
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Rideau Lakes Township moves forward on concept drawings for municipal offices

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LAURIE WEIR In a special meeting on Aug. 6, the Township of Rideau Lakes council approved spending over $15,000 to begin plans for salvaging the...
Community

Deeper dive into Rideau Lakes Township offices’ retrofit plan deferred to May 27

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Would another location for a new building make more sense? LAURIE WEIR The state Township of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices in Chantry was under the microscope...
Regional News

Hours of operation at RBC in Portland downsized to 3 days

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Rideau Lakes council to send letter of request to reopen 5 days a week LAURIE WEIR Limited hours of operation at the RBC branch in Portland...
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