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Smiths Falls budget to follow strong mayor rules in 2026

Laurie Weir -
New regulations shape the Smiths Falls budget as council navigates deadlines and mayoral authority SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls will follow new strong mayor rules...
Municipal Matters

Public Works rebuild: Smiths Falls council directs staff to negotiate insurance payout, backs Walker Road build

Laurie Weir -
SMITHS FALLS — Council has directed staff to press the town’s insurer for a cash settlement after a Feb. 21 fire damaged the north...
Community

‘No longer repairable’: Aging Smiths Falls splash pad closes for maintenance ahead of scorcher days

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR The splash pad at Smiths Falls’ Lower Reach Park is closed until further notice, and it’s uncertain whether it will reopen this season....
Community

Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...
Community

Council backs garden planting, dedication plaque at Portland Hall

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR A native plant garden will be installed in front of the new Portland Community Hall this spring, pending final council approval. At the April...
Community

Rideau Lakes split on Gallagher property plan as budget remains unsettled

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has approved the next step in developing the former Gallagher property in Portland, despite the project having been cut from...
Community

Perth council round-up: Roadwork, grants, contracts and community support

Laurie Weir -
LAURIE WEIR From a major road overhaul and free youth sports, to leaf pick-up and internet policy, Perth council covered a lot of ground at...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place projects $7.8M surplus for 2024, but spending on hold

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place is projecting a $7.8-million surplus for 2024 — a windfall that town staff attribute to both planned and unexpected savings. These are preliminary...
Community

Mississippi Mills council: Mill Run expansion, tax rates and more

Hometown News -
SUBMITTED Council heard a delegation from Micheline Dumont and Emily Arbour with the Destination Almonte Association (DAA) to open last night’s meeting. They provided an update on...
Community

Grand opening for Portland Hall set for May long weekend

Laurie Weir -
Chair debate gets $10,000 pre-budget approval LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will celebrate the opening of the new Portland Hall and Library in May,...
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