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Province steps in after governance concerns in Rideau Lakes

Laurie Weir -
Rideau Lakes council meetings to be monitored for the remainder of the term amid ongoing conflicts RIDEAU LAKES – The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs...
Community

Smiths Falls council weighs in on provincial bill to remove rogue politicians

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LAURIE WEIR SMITHS FALLS — Councillors in Smiths Falls say they support the intent behind proposed provincial legislation that would allow the removal of elected...
Community

Rideau Lakes council fails to override mayor’s veto on Chantry office costing; staff now tasked with repair plan

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LAURIE WEIR Rideau Lakes council failed to override Mayor Arie Hoogenboom’s veto on the Chantry office retrofit project during a special meeting on Wednesday, May...
Community

ANALYSIS: Bold leadership or democratic overreach? Rideau Lakes tests strong mayor powers

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LAURIE WEIR It wasn’t just a veto. When Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom blocked a long-planned office retrofit using Ontario’s new strong mayor powers, it sent...
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Exclusive: Rideau Lakes mayor speaks out after stepping back amid council chaos

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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...
Beckwith

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five questions.  Candidates are: Wendy Dilliston-Whitaker, Ontario...
Brockville

Ontario votes: Here is a look at your candidates for Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes

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LAURIE WEIR We asked the candidates running in the Leeds-Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes riding in the Feb. 27 provincial election, the same five...
Opinion

OPINION: Rideau Lakes finds balance in governance with strategic Integrity Report decision

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LAURIE WEIR The Sept. 3 decision by the Rideau Lakes council to seek a third-party investigation into an Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report, while keeping the...
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Rideau Lakes calls on province for an Integrity Commissioner check

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Report on councillor is deferred for as long as it takes LAURIE WEIR A significant development unfolded regarding the Integrity Commissioner’s (IC) report about a councillor...

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