Municipal Matters

Mississippi Mills

Mississippi Mills pauses new childcare facility budget approvals

Laurie Weir - October 31, 2025

Construction is underway for the new childcare centre, opening planned for fall 2026 ALMONTE — Council has delayed approval of the 2026 operating and capital...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls applies for up to $7M in provincial funding to rehabilitate two canal bridges

Laurie Weir - October 30, 2025

Early repairs planned to extend the lifespan of Smiths Falls’ canal bridges SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls wants to give two of its canal bridges...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls budget to follow strong mayor rules in 2026

Laurie Weir - October 29, 2025

New regulations shape the Smiths Falls budget as council navigates deadlines and mayoral authority SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls will follow new strong mayor rules...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls Public Library sees strong rebound after renovation

Laurie Weir - October 29, 2025

SMITHS FALLS – Four months after reopening its doors, the newly renovated Smiths Falls Public Library is seeing more visitors, stronger circulation, and record...

Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls opens 2026 budget talks with early pressures identified

Laurie Weir - October 29, 2025

Early financial pressures and rising costs shape the Smiths Falls 2026 budget SMITHS FALLS — The Town of Smiths Falls has opened its 2026 budget...

Smiths Falls

Hospital CEO asks Smiths Falls to renew $174K capital contribution, outlines redevelopment plans

Laurie Weir - October 28, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital CEO Michael Cohen is asking the town to renew its annual capital contribution of $174,341...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place residents raise parking and snow removal concerns over proposed subdivision

Heddy Sorour - October 28, 2025

254 Lake Avenue subdivision plan prompts questions about driveway access, condo parking, and municipal review CARLETON PLACE — Residents living near a proposed subdivision at...

Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes council issues reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom

Laurie Weir - October 24, 2025

RIDEAU LAKES – Rideau Lakes council has issued a formal reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom following four Integrity Commissioner reports that found wrongdoing, including...

Mississippi Mills

Mississippi Mills council highlights: Clean audit, housing plans and youth centre funding

Hometown News - October 24, 2025

MISSISSIPPI MILLS – At the Oct. 21 Mississippi Mills council meeting, the Municipality’s auditors, KPMG LLP, shared the 2024 Audited Financial Statements. The audit took...

Carleton Place

Budget season begins in Carleton Place under strong mayor legislation

Heddy Sorour - October 24, 2025

CARLETON PLACE – Carleton Place council met on Oct. 21 to tackle a packed agenda that marked the official start of 2026 budget talks....

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