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Battery storage debate shows Rideau Lakes still wrestling with the rules

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes council’s decision to defer a draft policy underscores unanswered questions about process, public input, and long-term planning OPINION — The debate over battery...
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Rideau Lakes council defers battery energy storage policy to planning committee

Laurie Weir -
Draft policy sets rules for community and environmental impacts of battery energy storage. RIDEAU LAKES — A policy meant to give Rideau Lakes council a...
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Rideau Lakes mayor calls allegations ‘inappropriate and bizarre’ during council discussion on veto powers

Laurie Weir -
Confidential legal opinion sheds light on mayor’s use of strong powers RIDEAU LAKES — A confidential legal opinion on the mayor’s use of strong mayor...
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Rideau Lakes fire department receives provincial fire protection funding

Laurie Weir -
RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is receiving provincial funding through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program, supporting cancer prevention and firefighter safety initiatives. According...
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Rideau Lakes committee advances roads, infrastructure and planning items

Laurie Weir -
Winter maintenance, service delivery and development updates reviewed by Rideau Lakes council CHANTRY — Several infrastructure, roads and planning related items were reviewed at the...
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What a ballot question could mean for the next Rideau Lakes council

Laurie Weir -
Chantry office project could face binding vote depending on turnout RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council has taken a procedural step toward placing a question...
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Toothpaste tubes, chip bags and coffee cups now recyclable in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir -
CHANTRY — If you have ever stood beside your recycling bin wondering whether something is accepted, you are not alone. In 2026, Rideau Lakes...
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Council proceeds with Chantry tender despite staff warning of conflicting direction

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes council clarifies tender is for pricing only, not a commitment to build RIDEAU LAKES — Rideau Lakes council voted Jan. 5 to proceed...
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Rideau Lakes Mayor reflects on vetoes, division and the year ahead

Laurie Weir -
Mayor Arie Hoogenboom discusses challenges, key decisions and priorities ahead of 2026 municipal election Hometown News invited mayors and reeves across its coverage area to...
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Rideau Lakes Township named Hometown News’ Newsmaker of 2025

Laurie Weir -
RIDEAU LAKES — In 2025, the Township of Rideau Lakes generated more sustained municipal coverage than any other local government in Hometown News’ coverage...
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