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Surprise vote sinks motion to tender new office designs as Chantry debate rages on

Laurie Weir - July 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — A high-stakes motion to prepare and tender designs for a new township office and a retrofit of the existing Chantry building...

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Rideau Lakes seeks insurance fix for seniors’ groups left uncovered

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — A gap in insurance coverage for seniors' groups in the township took centre stage during the regular council meeting on...

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Banner program requires design approval from Rideau Lakes before using logo

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Memorial banners honouring veterans could soon be flying in Rideau Lakes, but not without some conditions. Council voiced support during the...

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Offensive name in Rideau Lakes calendar triggers Indigenous review, apology

Laurie Weir - July 11, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The Township of Rideau Lakes will issue a formal apology to its residents, especially those of Indigenous heritage, and begin reviewing...

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Rideau Lakes Township Council calls for breakdown of $500K Chantry office project

Laurie Weir - July 11, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Council has voted to proceed with a detailed report on the long-running Chantry office project, a file that has spanned...

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‘A Canadian Summer’ theme for Saturday’s Elgin Days parade

Laurie Weir - July 10, 2025

Weekend family fun kicks of Thursday and wraps up Sunday LAURIE WEIR ELGIN — The fun and excitement of Elgin Days returns from July 10 to...

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Diane Haskins of Rideau Lakes receives Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Hometown News - July 8, 2025

SUBMITTED The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. For 2024, Rideau Lakes resident and author Diane Haskins...

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Six local beaches under caution for high bacteria levels including Junior Beach in Smiths Falls

Laurie Weir - July 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Swimmers are being urged to stay on dry land at several public beaches across the region, as the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District...

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Rideau Waterway Land Trust celebrates the creation of a new nature reserve on Big Rideau Lake

Hometown News - July 4, 2025

SUBMITTED Thanks to the generous support of private landowners who value conservation, as well as contributions from the community, corporate donations, and provincial and federal...

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Bulloch reflects on byelection win, sets sights on collaboration

Laurie Weir - June 27, 2025

Focus on school safety, community engagement and policy over politics LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township officially welcomed Dustin Bulloch to council following his decisive win in...

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