Municipal Elections

Keep local police or switch to OPP? Smiths Falls mayoral candidates weigh in
Smiths Falls' mayoral candidates see value in keeping the town's police service, but differ on how open they are to considering the OPP. Cos...
Oct 16, 2026

Is Perth ready to grow? Candidates weigh planning delays, investment and town character
Audio courtesy of Your TV Smiths Falls. Perth needs investment, housing and businesses that can thrive. How the town makes room for that gro...
Oct 16, 2026
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More homes, but who will mind the children? Perth candidates confront child care shortage
Attracting young families to Perth means more than building homes. Parents also need somewhere for their children to go when they head to wo...
Oct 15, 2026
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Drinking water debate puts confidence and transparency in focus in Smiths Falls
Confidence in Smiths Falls' drinking water and questions about how testing information is shared drew sharply different responses from the t...
Oct 15, 2026

Trevor Oattes wants to represent Perth fairly as council
A lifelong Perth resident, Trevor Oattes is a journalist and corporate communications professional who says he brings experience in labour a...
Oct 15, 2026

Who will help shape Perth's future? Deputy mayor candidates outline their priorities
Audio courtesy of Your TV Smiths Falls Growing Perth's economy while protecting what makes the town special is a shared concern for its thre...
Oct 14, 2026

McGuire looks to third term with focus on Smiths Falls policing costs and town growth
Chris McGuire is seeking his third term on Smiths Falls council, and wants to continue guiding the town forward. He sits on the Smiths Falls...
Oct 14, 2026

Debate brings Perth council, mayor candidates together
On October 8th, the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce hosted an all-candidates event at Studio Theatre Perth giving voters an opportuni...
Oct 12, 2026

Four Tay Valley candidates withdraw from ABC Hall all-candidates event over impartiality concerns
Four Tay Valley Township municipal election candidates say they will not take part in Wednesday night's Meet the Candidates event at ABC Hal...
Oct 7, 2026

Smiths Falls reassures residents drinking water remains safe... again
The Town of Smiths Falls is again reassuring residents that the municipal drinking water supply is safe. The town says local drinking water ...
Oct 7, 2026

Reminder: How to vote in the Smiths Falls municipal election
Smiths Falls residents are being reminded how to cast their ballots in this year's municipal election. Voting opens at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct...
Oct 6, 2026

McKenna says experience would mean seamless transition for Smiths Falls mayor
Peter McKenna says voting him for Mayor of Smiths Falls means a seemless transiton into the next four years of work, given that his eight ye...
Oct 5, 2026

Gary Waterfield seeks another four years serving Perth
Incumbent Gary Waterfield is seeking to be reelected as a Perth councillor to continue serving fellow citizens. He is serving, or has served...
Oct 5, 2026

Boldt says experience matters as he seeks another term on Perth Council
After 12 years around the Perth council table, Jim Boldt says he isn't ready to step away just yet. Boldt is seeking another term as a Perth...
Oct 2, 2026

Deputy Mayor Candidate Richard Schooley says Perth needs broader approach to governance
Richard Schooley is running for Deputy Mayor of Perth, saying the community needs a broader approach to planning, governance and long-term g...
Oct 1, 2026

Perth council candidate Quinnel puts affordability at centre of campaign
Paul Quinnel says affordable housing, responsible growth and opportunities for younger residents would be among his priorities if elected to...
Sep 30, 2026

Barry Smith retiring from Perth council
Perth councillor Barry Smith is retiring from municipal politics and will not seek another term in the October municipal election. Smith was...
Sep 29, 2026

Ramsey Hart chases Perth council seat
Ramsey Hart is a longtime Perth-area community and environmental advocate who is running for Perth Town Council this year. Hart is the forme...
Sep 28, 2026

Mississippi Mills candidate makes unusual request
John Cochran is a candidate for Ramsay Ward councillor in the Mississippi Mills municipal election, one of four candidates competing for two...
Sep 28, 2026

James Creighton puts spending scrutiny at the heart of Smiths Falls council bid
Smiths Falls council candidate James Creighton wants the town to take a closer look at major spending decisions while finding affordable way...
Sep 25, 2026

Isabel Anne McRae says she'll lead a prosperous Perth as mayor
As mayor, Isabel Anne McRae, says she will lead Perth toward a prosperous, resilient, and hopeful future-one that creates opportunity while ...
Sep 24, 2026

Stephanie Drummond's second run for Perth Mayor comes at crucial time for municipalities
Stephanie Drummond was born and raised in Perth. She is an eighth-generation Perth resident who has run a small business for nearly 20 years...
Sep 22, 2026

Ramsay Councillor Bev Holmes seeking another four years on Mississippi Mills council
A longtime Ramsay Ward councillor is seeking another four-year term on Mississippi Mills council. Bev Holmes, who has served the ward for th...
Sep 22, 2026

Ian Dorward enters Carleton Place council race, says he wants to help community grow
Ian Dorward is entering the race for one of five councillor positions in Carleton Place in the 2026 municipal election. Dorward has lived in...
Sep 21, 2026

Judy Brown seeking Perth council seat after mayoral term
Judy Brown is bringing more than 17 years of experience on Perth council to her current political career, which began well before she became...
Sep 21, 2026

Perth all-candidates event will put housing, childcare and business issues in focus
Perth voters will get a chance to hear directly from municipal election candidates at an all-candidates event Oct. 8. The Perth & Distri...
Sep 21, 2026

Smiths Falls voters get two chances to hear directly from election candidates
Smiths Falls voters will have two opportunities to hear directly from candidates before the 2026 municipal election. The Rotary Club of Smit...
Sep 21, 2026
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Carleton Place incumbent Sarah Cavanagh wants another four years
Carleton Place councillor Sarah Cavanagh says her approach to community service is built on collaboration, compassion and a belief in the po...
Sep 18, 2026

Mark Hinton seeking re-election in Carleton Place
Carleton Place Councillor Mark Hinton says serving the community over the past four years has strengthened his understanding of municipal go...
Sep 17, 2026

Kory Earle wants to work for residents as a Carleton Place councillor
Kory Earle is seeking a seat on Carleton Place council for the 2026-2030 term, saying he wants to ensure residents' voices come first at tow...
Sep 15, 2026

