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Park board approves targeted septic upgrades

Laurie Weir -
Dec. 2025 engineering review leads to key system improvements at Lower Beverley Lake Park DELTA — The Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board has approved...
Smiths Falls

Council tightens reins on election signs ahead of 2026 municipal vote

Laurie Weir -
Updated rules aim to reduce clutter and clarify enforcement, according to Smiths Falls council SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has moved to rein in...
Rideau Lakes

Chantry office, battery storage questions recommended for Rideau Lakes election ballot

Laurie Weir -
CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes Township committee of the whole recommended at its Jan. 26 meeting that two ballot questions related to the Chantry municipal...
Rideau Lakes

What a ballot question could mean for the next Rideau Lakes council

Laurie Weir -
Chantry office project could face binding vote depending on turnout RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has taken a procedural step toward placing a question...
Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes meeting cut short after explosive debate on Integrity Commissioner reports

Laurie Weir -
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mayor Arie Hoogenboom received two 90-day suspensions, Coun. Marcia Maxwell received a 90-day and...
Community

‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council is pushing back against a provincial plan to grant the mayor sweeping new powers, with councillors unanimously signalling that they...
Carleton Place

King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP Scott Reid, the King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to several distinguished individuals from...
Community

Smiths Falls council pushes back on 7% tax hike

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council was unwilling to accept a seven per cent tax increase, even after efforts to bring it down from an initial...
Community

Opinion: Rideau Lakes council needs to bury the hatchet, but not in each other’s backs

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The ongoing drama surrounding the blue flyer, the integrity commissioner’s reports, and the public disagreements between councillors in Rideau Lakes have been significant...
Community

Perth councillor backed by colleagues to fund CPR/First Aid instructor’s course

Hometown News -
LAURIE WEIR After not having access to first responders for the Stewart Park Festival last summer until the last minute, one councillor asked to expense...
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