Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes mayor calls on province to dissolve council amid governance crisis

Laurie Weir - October 11, 2025

CHANTRY — Will there be an election in Rideau Lakes prior to October 2026? If the mayor has his way, that’s a possibility. Rideau Lakes Mayor...

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Letter to the Editor: Rideau Lakes council turmoil prompts call for new election

Hometown News - October 11, 2025

Editor’s note: This Letter to the Editor was written and submitted by a reader. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do...

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Township of Rideau Lakes Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to be held virtually until further notice

Hometown News - October 11, 2025

Virtual transition allows Rideau Lakes Council to prioritize staff and public safety RIDEAU LAKES – The township is advising the public that, effective immediately and...

Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes fallout: Residents speak out against councillors

Laurie Weir - October 8, 2025

Tensions rise as sanctions divide the Rideau Lakes council "Evil triumphs when good people say nothing" “Vindictive,” she called it, with “vicious behaviour.” Wendy Alford said she’d...

Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes meeting cut short after explosive debate on Integrity Commissioner reports

Laurie Weir - October 7, 2025

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Mayor Arie Hoogenboom received two 90-day suspensions, Coun. Marcia Maxwell received a 90-day and...

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Homeowner safe after fire damages Rideau Lakes residence

Laurie Weir - October 1, 2025

Fire on Chantry Road leaves house standing but uninhabitable RIDEAU LAKES — A homeowner escaped without injury after a fire on Chantry Road broke out...

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RDHS welcomes museum-quality Indigenous history exhibition

Hometown News - September 29, 2025

Rideau District High School students explore over 10,000 years of Indigenous history RIDEAU LAKES – On September 25, 2025, staff and students at Rideau District High School (RDHS)...

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Rideau Lakes defers sidewalk project in Elgin over school traffic

Laurie Weir - September 22, 2025

Halladay Street sidewalk plan paused as council reviews pedestrian safety ELGIN — A proposed sidewalk along Halladay Street will not move ahead as of now,...

Municipal Matters

Rideau Lakes council celebrates a local family legacy

Laurie Weir - September 19, 2025

R12C officially renamed Puddicombe Lane after a tie-breaking vote CHANTRY — Some residents on R12C may be feeling whiplash as their road is being renamed...

Municipal Matters

Stop-gap or overhaul? Rideau Lakes council faces tough building decision

Laurie Weir - September 17, 2025

Chantry Municipal Office slated for roof repairs with long-term solutions still under review CHANTRY — After 25 years of patch jobs and political back-and-forth, Rideau...

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