spot_img
Sunday, September 7, 2025
spot_img

CATEGORY

Rideau Lakes

spot_img

Rideau Lakes celebrates grand opening of new Portland Community Hall and Library

SUBMITTED The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce the official name and grand opening event for the new community hall and library building...

Implementation of strong mayor powers sparks concern in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR As Rideau Lakes Township begins implementing Ontario’s strong mayor legislation, questions continue to surface at the council table — and not everyone is...

Resident questions ‘exclusive’ deal with tennis club in Rideau Lakes

LAURIE WEIR A Rideau Lakes resident served an ace of a critique at township council Monday night, alleging taxpayers are footing the bill for an...

Ontario investing over $346K through Experience Ontario 2025 to support festivals in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Investment will celebrate Canadian and local culture, boost tourism and strengthen economy SUBMITTED Ontario is investing over $346,000 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support 11...

Fraud charges laid in connection with Elgin-area cat rescue

SUBMITTED The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid fraud charges against the operator of a former cat rescue in the...

Rideau Lakes council trims tax hike to 5.78%, avoids new borrowing in revised budget

LAURIE WEIR Township council will proceed with a leaner 2025 budget that avoids new borrowing for general capital and holds the municipal tax rate increase...

Conservative Michael Barrett narrowly holds seat in federal election

STAFF WRITER Conservative candidate Michael Barrett has been re-elected in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes following a closely contested federal election. Preliminary results show Barrett securing 50.2 per...

Don’t let fire ruin cottage season: Rideau Lakes issues safety reminder

SUBMITTED May is when many Ontarians get a jump on summer by opening their cottages and other seasonal homes. Rideau Lakes Fire Rescue is urging...

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...

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...
spot_img
spot_img

Latest news

spot_img