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Elgin cat rescue under investigation by animal welfare and OPP

Hometown News - November 15, 2024

LAURIE WEIR A cat rescue in Rideau Lakes Township is under investigation by the provincial animal welfare agency and the Ontario Provincial Police. Bill Dickson, media...

Regional News

Rideau Lakes’ resident shares frustration over alleged wolfdog attack

Hometown News - October 31, 2024

Township to take a deeper dive into animal control bylaw LAURIE WEIR What is a vicious dog? According to Rideau Lakes bylaw, it means any dog which...

Carleton Place

RCL Automotive launches 2024 Build a Mountain of Food Campaign

Laurie Weir - October 21, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The 2024 Build a Mountain of Food campaign is set to kick off its 17th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 9, with...

Merrickville

Boat traffic on Rideau Canal down more than 10% in 2024

Laurie Weir - October 18, 2024

Partners work on ‘balanced schedule’ for 2025 navigation season LAURIE WEIR With the closure of the Rideau Canal on Thanksgiving weekend, Parks Canada has revealed a...

Community

Rideau Lakes council seeks cost analysis to renovate municipal offices in Chantry

Hometown News - October 18, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes will look at a more fulsome option for renovations to the municipal offices in Chantry at a cost...

Community

Rideau Lakes rejects pay suspension following Integrity Commissioner’s investigation

Laurie Weir - October 17, 2024

LAURIE WEIR After a year-long investigation, the Integrity Commissioner (IC) report involving Coun. Linda Carr of the Township of Rideau Lakes has finally been made...

Community

‘An eyesore’: Rideau Lakes may demolish former syrup factory in Delta if buyer not found

Laurie Weir - October 17, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Delta maple syrup factory is for sale. The Township of Rideau Lakes is hoping someone will purchase the former syrup factory and canoe...

Community

Campground licensing bylaw proposed for Rideau Lakes Township

Laurie Weir - October 10, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is evaluating a proposed Tourist Campground Licensing Bylaw that would introduce licensing fees and operational guidelines for campgrounds,...

Community

Rideau Lakes council faces turmoil over Code of Conduct breaches

Laurie Weir - October 9, 2024

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township is grappling with a series of Integrity Commissioner (IC) investigations that have led to financial penalties for two councillors, intensifying...

Community

Ombudsman urges Rideau Lakes council to release Integrity Commissioner report

Laurie Weir - October 4, 2024

LAURIE WEIR The Ontario Ombudsman has advised the Township of Rideau Lakes to release an Integrity Commissioner (IC) report concerning Coun. Linda Carr, following complaints...

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