Municipal Matters

Coun. Dawn Quinn’s pay suspended following Integrity Commissioner findings

Laurie Weir - October 7, 2025

Smiths Falls council votes to impose a two-week pay suspension after probe confirms code of conduct breach SMITHS FALLS – A town councillor will be...

Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes meeting cut short after explosive debate on Integrity Commissioner reports

Laurie Weir - October 7, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mayor Arie Hoogenboom received two 90-day suspensions, Coun. Marcia Maxwell received a 90-day and...

Municipal Matters

Mayor, resident clash over compost site report as water safety debate continues

Laurie Weir - October 6, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — The public debate over contamination at the town’s compost site escalated Monday after Mayor Shawn Pankow publicly reassured residents that Smiths...

Culture

Heritage committee renews call to protect Mill of Kintail collections

Laurie Weir - October 6, 2025

Community input sought to safeguard Mill of Kintail artifacts ALMONTE — The future of the James Naismith and R. Tait McKenzie collections at the Mill...

Culture

‘Few missing teeth’: Mississippi Mills to seek input on Almonte’s smile

Laurie Weir - October 6, 2025

Preserving Almonte heritage while planning for the future ALMONTE — What’s in a name, a brand, or even a sign? A lot, actually. And Mississippi...

Municipal Matters

Buried deteriorated vessels dug up near Smiths Falls compost site

Laurie Weir - October 1, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — Nate Morris took matters into his own hands Monday, Sept. 29, when he dug up deteriorated metal vessels in wetlands beside...

Tay Valley

Tay Valley’s case against Blueberry Creek rental delayed to 2026

Laurie Weir - September 30, 2025

January hearing will decide if Blueberry Creek can continue its short-term rental PERTH — A Superior Court hearing over the future of Blueberry Creek Nature...

Municipal Matters

Mississippi Mills council awards roadwork contracts, declares Truth and Reconciliation Day

Hometown News - September 28, 2025

ALMONTE — Road upgrades, climate action, and inclusion were front and centre at Mississippi Mills council this week, as councillors approved more than $600,000...

Municipal Matters

Carleton Place reviews transit options, utility rates, and community grants

Heddy Sorour - September 27, 2025

CARLETON PLACE — On Sept. 23, the Carleton Place committee of the whole meeting focused on transit, water and wastewater rates, and the Community...

Municipal Matters

Smiths Falls faces scrutiny over water testing, delayed disclosures

Laurie Weir - September 24, 2025

SMITHS FALLS — The Town of Smiths Falls has assured residents that the community’s drinking water is safe after recent water testing at the...

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