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Public meeting Tuesday for Carleton Place 2023 budget process
A public meeting on the proposed Carleton Place 2023 budget will take place on Tuesday, February 7th, during the Committee of the Whole meeting. Council is proposing a 2.29% levy increase which repres...
Feb 06, 2023
Rideau Lakes mayor Hoogenboom still frustrated at Portland Municipal Hub limbo
The Municipal Hub in Portland has been put on pause. That's the way Rideau Lakes mayor Arie Hoogenboom wants to put it, as in a meeting last month, council tied on their vote to move the project out t...
Feb 06, 2023 A rendering of what the municipal hub could look like, drawn up by +VG Architects
Public transportation on the table for Perth, residents asked to weigh in
A new survey in Perth is asking about transportation needs as a group is looking to bring some form of public transportation to the town. The Table Community Food Centre, Algonquin College's Pe...
Feb 06, 2023
In Focus - Curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Michael Rikley-Lancaster and Kristin Ives, president of the Ontario Historical Society
Curator of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Michael Rikley-Lancaster joins Kristin Ives, president of the Ontario Historical Society to discuss the museum's Public History Award for their Millwo...
Feb 03, 2023
WITH VIDEO: Scammer cons Smiths Falls grandparents out of $8,000
The Smiths Falls Police Service are warning the public of the grandparent scam making its way through the region. In a video captured by Ring and posted by the SFPS on social media Friday, the suspect...
Feb 03, 2023
Smiths Falls man facing domestic violence, weapons charges, out on bail
A Smiths Falls male facing domestic violence and firearm charges has been released on bail. On January 29th, Smiths Falls Police arrested an unnamed 45-year-old for the alleged assault of his ex-partn...
Feb 03, 2023
Tay Valley Township approves 2023 budget
Tay Valley Township has approved their budget for 2023. The total levy increase is 6.13% between the operational and capital budgets, but the hard tax rate increase residents will see is 5% due to an ...
Feb 03, 2023
Rideau Canal remains closed as Winterlude arrives
It's not the news Lanark County residents looking to get down to the city to grab a beaver tail and a skate wanted to hear. The world's largest naturally frozen skating rink still hasn't opened as Ott...
Feb 03, 2023
Smiths Falls moves ahead with water tower project
Smiths Falls council looks set to enter an agreement with EVB Engineering to further progress the water tower and trunk watermain extension project. The agreement surrounds the design construction pre...
Feb 03, 2023
Snow removal discussed at Perth council
Jim Boldt defended the town's snow removal service from some complaints received from residents after the latest round of heavy snowfall last week. The town of Perth councillor said staff is working h...
Feb 03, 2023
