Rideau Lakes

Elgin driver charged after striking student near school

Laurie Weir - November 20, 2025

ELGIN — A 17-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Elgin on Wednesday, Nov. 19, prompting charges under the Highway Traffic Act. Shortly after...

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17-year-old faces impaired driving charges after single-vehicle collision

Hometown News - November 20, 2025

PORTLAND — A teenager is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle collision early Wednesday morning. Shortly after 12 a.m. on Nov. 19, a member of...

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Rideau Lakes council powers through committee agenda

Laurie Weir - November 11, 2025

CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes council powered through a full committee of the whole agenda on Nov. 10, handling staff recognition, budget planning and several...

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Rideau Lakes council seeks close-out report on Fire Station 2 build

Laurie Weir - November 10, 2025

RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has directed staff to prepare a full close-out report on the new Fire Station 2 after confirming the...

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Rideau Lakes council issues reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom

Laurie Weir - October 24, 2025

RIDEAU LAKES – Rideau Lakes council has issued a formal reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom following four Integrity Commissioner reports that found wrongdoing, including...

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Province steps in after governance concerns in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - October 23, 2025

Rideau Lakes council meetings to be monitored for the remainder of the term amid ongoing conflicts RIDEAU LAKES – The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs...

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Ghost walks, costume parades, and harvest markets—Hometown Happenings gets in the Halloween spirit

Laurie Weir - October 23, 2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned...

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Coun. Pollard faces longer suspension; mayor receives public reprimand

Laurie Weir - October 18, 2025

Rideau Lakes council reviews Integrity Commissioner reports RIDEAU LAKES — It was back to the drawing board for Rideau Lakes councillors on Oct. 14, albeit...

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Rideau Lakes’ schoolhouse stories: From 1-room lessons to Elgin’s 2-room landmark

Laurie Weir - October 16, 2025

The past comes alive at the Red Brick Schoolhouse in Elgin RIDEAU LAKES — Across Rideau Lakes, generations of children once learned their lessons in...

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Rideau Lakes councillor joins national call for civility in politics

Laurie Weir - October 15, 2025

Councillor Dustin Bulloch backs Elect Respect campaign promoting respect in public life RIDEAU LAKES — Rookie Coun. Dustin Bulloch is urging his Rideau Lakes colleagues...

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