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Smiths Falls and Lanark County collaborate on affordable housing initiatives

Average wait time for housing is 3 to 8 years with 419 individuals on the waitlist LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls is collaborating with Lanark County to...

Carleton Place faces overhousing crisis, calls for more diverse housing options

The town has completed a Community Housing Needs assessment report in an effort to gain insight into the town’s housing requirements as Carleton Place...

Smiths Falls councillors offer feedback on community grants

LAURIE WEIR The way in which community grants are doled out has been a hot topic for Smiths Falls Falls councillors. During a regular meeting of...

Make a difference: Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Lanark County

SUBMITTED Lanark County: September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month and September 18th is BBBS Day. In Lanark County, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency will...

Transformation of hope: Community gathers in Perth’s Stewart Park for butterfly release

LAURIE WEIR It was the first time that the Community Home Support Lanark County offered a butterfly release event.  Friends and families who have lost loved...

Carleton Place council takes action on recreation, waste and finances

Howaida Sorour Lots to do on Recreation At the August 27 Committee of the Whole Carleton KPMG Canada delivered a comprehensive review of the town’s Recreation...

Quinton Burns of Smiths Falls signs first NHL contract with St. Louis Blues

LAURIE WEIR It was a year ago that Quinton Burns was selected in the third round by the St. Louis Blues in the NHL draft. He...

Opinion: Ignoring Integrity Commissioner report erodes public trust in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR In a democracy, transparency and accountability are not just buzzwords—they are foundational principles that ensure the public’s trust in their elected officials. Unfortunately,...

Rideau Lakes councillors opt to ignore Integrity Commissioner’s report

LAURIE WEIR Following a closed-door meeting (in-camera) on Aug. 12 regarding a report by the Integrity Commissioner, Rideau Lakes councillors have decided to kick this...

Ontario helping build more homes in Carleton Place

Almost $35 million in water infrastructure funding will help enable 1,605 new homes SUBMITTED The Ontario government is investing $34,999,999.91 to enable the construction of new...
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