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Hometown Headlines: Police news and council decisions top the week of Nov. 7 to 13, 2025

Laurie Weir - November 19, 2025

From major police files to key council decisions, readers were locked in on crime updates and what local leaders are doing with their tax...

Mississippi Mills

Mississippi Mills council highlights: Clean audit, housing plans and youth centre funding

Hometown News - October 24, 2025

MISSISSIPPI MILLS – At the Oct. 21 Mississippi Mills council meeting, the Municipality’s auditors, KPMG LLP, shared the 2024 Audited Financial Statements. The audit took...

Rideau Lakes

Rideau Lakes councillor joins national call for civility in politics

Laurie Weir - October 15, 2025

Councillor Dustin Bulloch backs Elect Respect campaign promoting respect in public life RIDEAU LAKES — Rookie Coun. Dustin Bulloch is urging his Rideau Lakes colleagues...

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...

Community

Smiths Falls endorses $49M arena and fieldhouse plan amid excitement and caution

Laurie Weir - August 27, 2025

Arena cost-sharing, climate lens, and community engagement flagged as next steps LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Smiths Falls council has thrown its support behind a major...

Community

Smiths Falls council approves four-year deal with firefighters

Laurie Weir - July 21, 2025

New collective agreement includes pay increases, wellness benefits, and Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Firefighters in Smiths Falls have secured a...

Community

Trenchless sewer rehab project gets green light despite budget shortfall

Laurie Weir - July 21, 2025

Clean Water Works awarded $233K contract ahead of arena’s ice-in schedule LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — A section of aging sewer infrastructure beneath the Smiths Falls...

Community

Rideau Lakes seeks insurance fix for seniors’ groups left uncovered

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — A gap in insurance coverage for seniors' groups in the township took centre stage during the regular council meeting on...

Community

Banner program requires design approval from Rideau Lakes before using logo

Laurie Weir - July 12, 2025

LAURIE WEIR RIDEAU LAKES — Memorial banners honouring veterans could soon be flying in Rideau Lakes, but not without some conditions. Council voiced support during the...

Carleton Place

Carleton Place council clears the deck before summer break

Heddy Sorour - June 28, 2025

Final meeting covers water system plans, recreation fees, and future facility upgrades Carleton Place council met on June 25 for its final meeting before the...

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Top 5 Hometown Headlines’ this week highlight school safety, police charges and council tensions

RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food nears the finish line with big boosts in Portland and Merrickville