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Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir - July 22, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

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Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

Laurie Weir - July 21, 2025

New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a...

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Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Laurie Weir - July 21, 2025

Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...

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Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

Laurie Weir - July 18, 2025

LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...

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Smiths Falls council pay lags behind Ontario average

Laurie Weir - July 17, 2025

Staff looks to adjust rates for 2026 municipal election LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council members are paid well below the provincial average, and...

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Surprise vote sinks motion to tender new office designs as Chantry debate rages on

Laurie Weir - July 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — A high-stakes motion to prepare and tender designs for a new township office and a retrofit of the existing Chantry building...

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Rideau Lakes seeks insurance fix for seniors’ groups left uncovered

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — A gap in insurance coverage for seniors' groups in the township took centre stage during the regular council meeting on...

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Banner program requires design approval from Rideau Lakes before using logo

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Memorial banners honouring veterans could soon be flying in Rideau Lakes, but not without some conditions. Council voiced support during the...

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Offensive name in Rideau Lakes calendar triggers Indigenous review, apology

Laurie Weir - July 11, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — The Township of Rideau Lakes will issue a formal apology to its residents, especially those of Indigenous heritage, and begin reviewing...

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Rideau Lakes Township Council calls for breakdown of $500K Chantry office project

Laurie Weir - July 11, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Council has voted to proceed with a detailed report on the long-running Chantry office project, a file that has spanned...

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