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Perth council endorses emergency motion for affordable housing

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Affordable housing took a front seat during the Jan. 30 council meeting in Perth. Council supported an emergency motion brought forward by Coun....

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Building activity in Rideau Lakes shows steady growth

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

SUBMITTED BY TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to report that building activity over the last five years marks continued...

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Perth council pulls plug on grant application for EV charging stations

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY LAURIE WEIR Perth council pulled the plug on an application to help fund four Level 3 EV charging stations. It was a project that could...

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Smiths Falls applies for EV charging station grant

Hometown News - January 31, 2024

BY JANELLE LABELLE During Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls, Director of Public Works and Utilities Paul McMunn presented council with...

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Hospice Hub asks Smiths Falls for $25K toward providing care

Hometown News - January 30, 2024

BY JANELLE LABELLE Monday evening’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Smiths Falls began with a delegation from the Hospice Hub. Anne Janssen of the...

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Smiths Falls mayor touts Hershey’s return, community food hub, housing as some of the highlights