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Smiths Falls council backs next design phase for Public Works Operations Centre

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved advancing the design of a new Public Works Operations Centre, authorizing an amended contract with IDEA...

Perth council backs fire safety funding, youth sports, and regional recreation talks

PERTH — Perth council tackled a full slate of community, infrastructure, and planning items on Feb. 10 during a regular committee of the whole...

Valentine dances to Frost and Fire Festival, Cupid-approved fun this Family Day weekend

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...

Smiths Falls renews REAL Deal lease for 5 years as questions loom over site’s future

SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved a five-year lease allowing the Rideau Environmental Action League to continue operating the REAL Deal Reuse...

‘An investment, not a cost’: Smiths Falls council moves ahead with IT strategy

SMITHS FALLS — As Smiths Falls continues work on its new municipal website, council has given in principle support to a multi-year IT strategy...

‘Mules pulling a wagon’: Why did Rideau Lakes council reject a report on its accomplishments?

RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has decided it will not be writing its own report card. A motion calling for a consolidated public report...

Facilities reports flag Chantry roof leak, Elgin school traffic concerns

Fire Station 2 close-out report well received RIDEAU LAKES — A municipal facilities update presented to the Township of Rideau Lakes committee of the whole...

Rideau Lakes council votes down Chantry retrofit and BESS

Ballot questions will not proceed after nearly 40 residents sent emails opposing them RIDEAU LAKES — After receiving nearly 40 emails from residents urging council...

Council approves full Smiths Falls Town Hall roof replacement, directs staff to review funding options

Metal roofing chosen for Smiths Falls Town Hall based on long-term lifecycle value SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has approved replacing both sides of...

Ontario Land Tribunal rejects request to make Rideau Lakes pay rezoning appeal costs

Tribunal says Rideau Lakes handled appeal appropriately RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes Township will not be required to pay legal or planning costs linked to...

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