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Smiths Falls council seeks edits before approving trail network overhaul

Committee calls project a ‘roadmap’ but asks for more details on costs, timelines and accessibility standards LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls councillors have offered cautious support for...

Rideau Lakes council pushes forward on $4.5M Chantry municipal office redesign

LAURIE WEIR The long-debated future of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices took a major step forward Monday, as council voted to approve construction drawings and issue...

Strong Mayor Powers expanded provincewide, Perth prioritizes collaboration

On May 1, 2025, the Province of Ontario officially expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 additional municipalities, including the Town of Perth. Introduced under...

Senior services, housing initiatives and fire equipment highlight Mississippi Mills council

SUBMITTED Jenni Poulin, Manager of Senior Services with Carebridge Community Support, kicked off the Council meeting with a delegation on the non-profit organization’s programming and activities....

Carleton Place plans major road upgrades and residential expansion

Road works Extensive roadwork is coming to Carleton Place this year, starting with the Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard project. This new arterial road, complete...

Carleton Place council delays $145M plant decision ahead of provincial budget

Designing more efficiently The town of Carleton Place is currently seeking funding to build a new recreational facility better suited to serving current and future...

Implementation of strong mayor powers sparks concern in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR As Rideau Lakes Township begins implementing Ontario’s strong mayor legislation, questions continue to surface at the council table — and not everyone is...

Resident questions ‘exclusive’ deal with tennis club in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR A Rideau Lakes resident served an ace of a critique at township council Monday night, alleging taxpayers are footing the bill for an...

Trade war tariffs hit Smiths Falls Confederation Bridge project

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls council got a jolt of sticker shock on Monday night as updated costs for the Confederation Bridge replacement came in nearly...

Smiths Falls pushes forward with backyard hen pilot project

LAURIE WEIR Will it be an eggcellent adventure for residents of Smiths Falls? Smiths Falls council voted Monday, May 5 to move forward with a one-year...
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