Rideau Lakes

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Dustin Bulloch wins Rideau Lakes councillor seat for South Crosby

Laurie Weir - June 26, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Dustin Bulloch is the new councillor for South Crosby Ward following a municipal by-election held Wednesday, June 26. Bulloch received 283 votes, securing the...

Culture

Rideau Artist of the Year announces competition winners

Hometown News - June 26, 2025

SUBMITTED The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Rideau Artist of the Year Competition. Over 20 regional artists...

Community

Connie Cochran awarded the Ontario Senior of the Year Award

Hometown News - June 26, 2025

SUBMITTED Rideau Lakes resident Connie Cochran was presented with the Ontario Senior of the Year Award, a program that gives each municipality in Ontario the...

Community

‘I will not be bullied into quitting’: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom reacts to second non-confidence vote and resignation request

Laurie Weir - June 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR It was a marathon 5.5-hour municipal services committee meeting on Monday, June 22, and the mayor left before the final vote — one...

Police Reports

Heated dispute in Portland leads to arrest and further incidents

Hometown News - June 12, 2025

SUBMITTED An individual is facing multiple charges after a heated dispute involving threats and an assault, as well as further incidents at a local hospital. On...

Community

Q&A with Rideau Lakes by-election candidate: Jordan DeLong

Laurie Weir - June 9, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Residents in South Crosby Ward of Rideau Lakes Township will head to the polls June 26 to choose a new representative. The seat...

Community

2025 Rideau Lakes Road Map unveiled to boost tourism and showcase local heritage

Hometown News - June 3, 2025

SUBMITTED Employees and community leaders in Rideau Lakes took part in the revision of the Township’s road map, featuring the addition of new roads, renamed...

Community

Rideau Lakes council votes to reimburse Carr’s legal fees despite harassment finding

Laurie Weir - May 30, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council has voted to reimburse Coun. Linda Carr $2,062.25 in legal fees, despite a formal finding of workplace sexual harassment and...

Community

Rideau Lakes council fails to override mayor’s veto on Chantry office costing; staff now tasked with repair plan

Laurie Weir - May 28, 2025

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council failed to override Mayor Arie Hoogenboom’s veto on the Chantry office retrofit project during a special meeting on Wednesday, May...

Community

OPINION: What will this Rideau Lakes veto cost taxpayers?

Laurie Weir - May 28, 2025

Township has spent $500,000 on paperwork for two projects that have gone nowhere fast LAURIE WEIR Raise your hand if you saw this one coming. Raises hand. Yes,...

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