Friday, December 5, 2025
Advertisement

CATEGORY

Community

Sanctuary sounds alarm on Smiths Falls backyard hen pilot

New report reveals major gaps in public health, animal welfare and oversight SUBMITTED Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary has released a detailed report urging Smiths Falls Town...

Smile Cookies are back—helping fund health care and fight hunger in Carleton Place

100% of Smiles Cookie proceeds from Carleton Place Tim Hortons will support the CPDMH Foundation and The Hunger Stop from April 28 to May...

Boat slip revenue up as Rideau Lakes facility work continues

LAURIE WEIR With all available slips leased for the 2025 season, Rideau Lakes Township has brought in more than $66,000 in harbour revenue — a...

Rideau Lakes council rejects motion to review lot coverage limit

LAURIE WEIR A tie vote at Rideau Lakes council has defeated a motion to review the township’s current lot coverage limit of 10 per cent. The...

Rideau Lakes council reverses financial penalties after legal advice on integrity report process

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council has rescinded three financial penalties previously imposed on Deputy Mayor Paula Banks and Coun. Jeff Banks, following legal advice that...

CPHS students create inclusive game kits for students with low vision

SUBMITTED A Real-World Learning project from students at Carleton Place District High School (CPHS) is aiming to break down barriers in physical education for blind or low...

Council backs garden planting, dedication plaque at Portland Hall

LAURIE WEIR A native plant garden will be installed in front of the new Portland Community Hall this spring, pending final council approval. At the April...

Rideau Lakes split on Gallagher property plan as budget remains unsettled

LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has approved the next step in developing the former Gallagher property in Portland, despite the project having been cut from...

One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers

LAURIE WEIR The Township of Rideau Lakes is formally asking the Ontario government to remove the municipality from its expanded strong mayor powers’ list. During a...

Rideau Lakes announces 2024 Business Recognition Award Winners

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes Economic Development Committee is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the Business Recognition Awards. Thirty-one local businesses were...
spot_img
spot_img

Latest news

spot_img