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Carleton Place

Carleton Place committee backs pool planning consultant, approves dock upgrades

Heddy Sorour -
CARLETON PLACE — Carleton Place committee members have approved retaining Aquatic Associates to develop a five-year business plan and host an aquatic workshop, positioning...
Carleton Place

Mayor Randell outlines Carleton Place achievements and plans in year-end address

Heddy Sorour -
Carleton Place Mayor discusses 2025 accomplishments and 2026 priorities CARLETON PLACE — At the Jan. 13 committee of the whole meeting, Carleton Place Mayor Toby...
Smiths Falls

Ontario commits over $13M to Smiths Falls water infrastructure upgrades

Laurie Weir -
Health and Safety Water Stream funding ensures safe, reliable water systems for Smiths Falls’ growth and development SMITHS FALLS — The Ontario government is investing...
Opinion

Battery storage debate shows Rideau Lakes still wrestling with the rules

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes council’s decision to defer a draft policy underscores unanswered questions about process, public input, and long-term planning OPINION — The debate over battery...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes council defers battery energy storage policy to planning committee

Laurie Weir -
Draft policy sets rules for community and environmental impacts of battery energy storage. RIDEAU LAKES — A policy meant to give Rideau Lakes council a...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes mayor calls allegations ‘inappropriate and bizarre’ during council discussion on veto powers

Laurie Weir -
Confidential legal opinion sheds light on mayor’s use of strong powers RIDEAU LAKES — A confidential legal opinion on the mayor’s use of strong mayor...
Perth

Perth committee approves zoning for townhouse development with 10 residential units

Heddy Sorour -
Project includes 6 freehold townhouses, 4 with secondary apartment units PERTH — The Town of Perth’s committee of the whole has approved a zoning amendment...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes fire department receives provincial fire protection funding

Laurie Weir -
RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is receiving provincial funding through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program, supporting cancer prevention and firefighter safety initiatives. According...
Perth

Perth reviews climate planning, high speed rail, public space design and festival funding

Heddy Sorour -
Briefings on climate risks, heritage projects, and cultural programming were presented to Perth council PERTH — Perth councillors received a wide ranging series of briefings...
Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes committee advances roads, infrastructure and planning items

Laurie Weir -
Winter maintenance, service delivery and development updates reviewed by Rideau Lakes council CHANTRY — Several infrastructure, roads and planning related items were reviewed at the...
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