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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Rideau Lakes mayor calls allegations ‘inappropriate and bizarre’ during council discussion on veto powers

Laurie Weir -
Confidential legal opinion sheds light on mayor’s use of strong powers RIDEAU LAKES — A confidential legal opinion on the mayor’s use of strong mayor veto powers was aired publicly...

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Perth committee approves zoning for townhouse development with 10 residential units

Heddy Sorour -
Project includes 6 freehold townhouses, 4 with secondary apartment units PERTH — The Town of Perth’s committee of the whole has approved a zoning amendment...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes fire department receives provincial fire protection funding

Laurie Weir -
RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is receiving provincial funding through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program, supporting cancer prevention and firefighter safety initiatives. According...
Perth

Perth reviews climate planning, high speed rail, public space design and festival funding

Heddy Sorour -
Briefings on climate risks, heritage projects, and cultural programming were presented to Perth council PERTH — Perth councillors received a wide ranging series of briefings...
Carleton Place

Carleton Place gears up for International Women’s Day 2026

Heddy Sorour -
Mentorship Matters highlights the power of two-way mentorship for women leaders and entrepreneurs CARLETON PLACE — Mentorship will be in the spotlight in Carleton Place...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes committee advances roads, infrastructure and planning items

Laurie Weir -
Winter maintenance, service delivery and development updates reviewed by Rideau Lakes council CHANTRY — Several infrastructure, roads and planning related items were reviewed at the...

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The Travelling Sommelier: Winery visits and tastings are dropping

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Rising fees highlight changes in winery visits and tastings Recent articles in several trade publications point to the same trend. The wine industry is facing a wide range of setbacks....
Perth

Frost & Fire Winter Festival returns to Perth this Family Day weekend

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PERTH — Perth Tourism invites residents and visitors to bundle up and head downtown for the return of Frost & Fire Winter Festival, taking place...
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Canadians Brooke Henderson, Corey Conners post strong finish at Grant Thornton Invitational

Laurie Weir -
LPGA Tour kicks off 2026 season Jan. 29 in Florida NAPLES, Fla. — Brooke Henderson, once again teaming up with fellow Canadian Corey Conners, finished...
Smiths Falls

Bears’ winning streak ends with 4-1 loss to Rockland Nationals

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Smiths Falls Bears struggle to keep pace with league-leading Nationals in Friday night matchup SMITHS FALLS — The Smiths Falls Bears' winning streak came to...

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