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Backyard hens on hold in Smiths Falls after Animal Sanctuary issues warning

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LAURIE WEIR A controversial proposal to legalize backyard hens in Smiths Falls is on hold for at least another week, after council received a report...
Community

Boat slip revenue up as Rideau Lakes facility work continues

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LAURIE WEIR With all available slips leased for the 2025 season, Rideau Lakes Township has brought in more than $66,000 in harbour revenue — a...
Community

Rideau Lakes council rejects motion to review lot coverage limit

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LAURIE WEIR A tie vote at Rideau Lakes council has defeated a motion to review the township’s current lot coverage limit of 10 per cent. The...
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Rideau Lakes council reverses financial penalties after legal advice on integrity report process

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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council has rescinded three financial penalties previously imposed on Deputy Mayor Paula Banks and Coun. Jeff Banks, following legal advice that...
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Heartbreak in Game 7: Bears eliminated as Rockland to face CP in Bogart Cup final

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LAURIE WEIR The Smiths Falls Bears saw their season come to a bitter end Wednesday night as the Rockland Nationals pulled away late for a...
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Council backs garden planting, dedication plaque at Portland Hall

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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...
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Rideau Lakes split on Gallagher property plan as budget remains unsettled

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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

One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers

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LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is formally asking the Ontario government to remove the municipality from its expanded strong mayor powers’ list. During a...
Community

Spring thaw and spring cleanups: Rideau Lakes Council covers it all

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LAURIE WEIR From renaming rural roads to repairing spring washouts, Rideau Lakes councillors reviewed several operational updates during the April 14 meeting of the Municipal...
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Smiths Falls finalizes funding agreement with the RMEO

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LAURIE WEIR A new funding agreement between the Town of Smiths Falls and the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario (RMEO) will be finalized with council...
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