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Rideau Lakes council issues reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom

Laurie Weir - October 24, 2025

RIDEAU LAKES – Rideau Lakes council has issued a formal reprimand to Mayor Arie Hoogenboom following four Integrity Commissioner reports that found wrongdoing, including...

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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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Rideau Lakes mayor vetoes office plan again, warns more vetoes ahead

Laurie Weir - July 22, 2025

LAURIE WEIR CHANTRY — What month is showing on the calendar? Is it February? Is it Groundhog Day? You might think that if you’re tuning into...

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‘I will not be bullied into quitting’: Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom reacts to second non-confidence vote and resignation request

Laurie Weir - June 25, 2025

LAURIE WEIR It was a marathon 5.5-hour municipal services committee meeting on Monday, June 22, and the mayor left before the final vote — one...

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Rideau Lakes calls on all Ontario municipalities to oppose strong mayor powers

Laurie Weir - May 26, 2025

Council adopts amended motion, commits to leading coordinated legal and advocacy effort LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes Township has deepened its opposition to Ontario’s strong mayor legislation,...

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Exclusive: Rideau Lakes mayor speaks out after stepping back amid council chaos

Laurie Weir - March 13, 2025

LAURIE WEIR In a move reflecting the growing instability within Rideau Lakes council, Mayor Arie Hoogenboom speaks out after announcing he will step back from...

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