Municipal Matters

Community

Rideau Lakes council roundup: loans, roads, trails, and more

Laurie Weir - August 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes council covered a wide range of items at its latest municipal services committee meeting on Aug. 11, from financing...

Carleton Place

Revised tax bills and updated blasting rules coming to Carleton Place

Heddy Sorour - August 18, 2025

From unexpected tax adjustments to long-overdue blasting rules, Carleton Place council has approved measures that will soon affect residents and contractors alike. Additional tax notice...

Community

Rideau Lakes expands public consultation on municipal office plans

Laurie Weir - August 17, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Public meetings planned for this fall on the future of Rideau Lakes’ municipal offices will now go beyond the original...

Community

‘Ridiculous’: Seating dispute sparks debate at Rideau Lakes committee meeting

Laurie Weir - August 15, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Council business took a back seat Monday, Aug. 11 as a round of political musical chairs, sparked a 10-minute debate...

Community

Policy updates reflect Strong Mayor legislation, AI usage, and local group governance in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - August 8, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes Township council passed eight bylaws during its regular meeting on Aug. 5, approving zoning changes, equipment purchases, and updates...

Community

Rideau Lakes wants usage numbers from arena partners before renewing cost-sharing agreements

Laurie Weir - August 8, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — Rideau Lakes Township wants hard numbers from its arena partners before it heads into budget deliberations for 2026. Council voted Aug. 5...

Community

Council divided over veto, integrity complaints, and strong mayor powers in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir - August 6, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The controversy around the Chantry office renovation continues to spark division at Rideau Lakes council. At the Aug. 5 regular meeting, Coun....

Carleton Place

Lanark County appoints Board Support Coordinator to Strengthen Community Safety

Hometown News - July 29, 2025

New position supports community safety activities SUBMITTED Lanark County has created a new position that brings together multiple roles in one place. Stephanie Gray was hired in...

Community

Smiths Falls begins overhaul of procurement policy, eyes clearer rules and Canadian preference

Laurie Weir - July 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Council is supporting a major rewrite of its procurement policy that would reset the way the town purchases goods and...

Community

Smiths Falls to extend waste contract with GIM amid rising landfill costs

Laurie Weir - July 23, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Town council has agreed to extend its waste collection contracts with Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) through 2028 in a...

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