Rideau Lakes

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Hometown Happenings: Weekend events you can’t miss close to home

Laurie Weir - August 7, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered with a list of weekend events. Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of...

Community

Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - August 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office renovation continues to spark division at Rideau Lakes council. At the Aug. 5 regular meeting, Coun....

Community

Canada Post clarifies that the red flag’s only use is for outgoing mail

Laurie Weir - August 4, 2025

LAURIE WEIR PORTLAND — Rural residents, did you know that red flag on your mailbox means only one thing; that you have outgoing mail? Canada Post...

Beckwith

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Markets, music and family fun this weekend

Laurie Weir - July 31, 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...

Culture

Country charm and civic pride: 159 years of the Lombardy Fair

Laurie Weir - July 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR LOMBARDY — If it’s the Civic long weekend, it’s time to head to Rideau Lakes for some old-fashioned fun at the Lombardy Fair. Now...

Community

Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a second new nature reserve in 2025

Hometown News - July 29, 2025

SUBMITTED TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES – Thanks to the generous support of private landowners who value conservation, as well as contributions from the community, corporate ...

Police Reports

OPP investigates fatal utility vehicle accident

Hometown News - July 24, 2025

SUBMITTED Date of Incident Changed NORTH GRENVILLE, ON - Members of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single utility vehicle...

Culture

Heritage Boat Day presented by Portland on The Rideau Historical Society

Hometown News - July 23, 2025

SUBMITTED PORTLAND — On Saturday, July 26, The Portland on The Rideau Historical Society will be presenting the first Heritage Boat Day on the municipal...

Community

Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir - July 22, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

Community

Rideau Lakes unlocks fascinating places for free admission during Doors Open event

Hometown News - July 18, 2025

SUBMITTED Chantry, Ontario, July 15, 2025 - Discover hidden histories and untold stories during Doors Open Rideau Lakes! Rideau Lakes is bringing back its Doors Open...

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