Municipal Elections

Jennifer Miller tops Smiths Falls council vote, says residents have sent a clear message
Jennifer Miller is heading back to Smiths Falls Town Hall for another four years, and she's doing it with a strong show of support from loca...
Nov 5, 2026

Mississippi Mills mayor weighs in on new term
Mississippi Mills Mayor, Christa Lowry was acclaimed for the second time in the recent municipal elections as was her deputy mayor and most ...
Nov 4, 2026

Now in Rideau Lakes: John Fenik promises a new direction after election victory
After 16 years as Mayor of Perth, John Fenik is preparing to lead a different municipality, and he says he's excited about what lies ahead f...
Nov 3, 2026

Carleton Place council returns with exact same group
Carleton Place has elected a carbon-copy of their outgoing council. Mayor Toby Randell and Deputy Mayor Andrew Tennant were both acclaimed, ...
Oct 29, 2026

Lanark County municipal election results: Meet the winners in our local communities
Municipal election results have confirmed the next term of leadership in 10 communities across Lanark County and the surrounding region. The...
Oct 26, 2026

How did voter turnout go in our local communities? Here are some early numbers
Another municipal election is in the books, and voter turnout varied across Lanark County. The Town of Perth saw a 51.7% turnout, a five per...
Oct 26, 2026

Chris Cummings elected mayor of Smiths Falls as voters choose new council
It was a packed house at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre Monday night as candidates, supporters and residents gathered to learn w...
Oct 26, 2026

Ed McPherson elected mayor of Perth, new councillors elected
Ed McPherson is the Mayor-Elect of the Town of Perth. The recent deputy mayor secured the promotion beating out three other candidates, incl...
Oct 26, 2026

Deputy Mayor Candidate Johnson calls for new approach to spending, transparency and leadership in Tay Valley
Frank Johnson says Tay Valley Township needs a different approach to municipal spending, public consultation and long-term planning. Johnson...
Oct 23, 2026

Baker calls for lower tax increases, more transparency and independent leadership in Tay Valley in bid for Deputy Reeve
Wayne Baker says Tay Valley Township needs to strike a better balance between controlling taxes, maintaining services and keeping residents ...
Oct 23, 2026

Dep. Reeve Candidate Hallam looks to build on 12 years of experience with a bigger role in Tay Valley
Tay Valley Township Councillor Greg Hallam wants to take his experience and community involvement to the next level. Hallam is running for d...
Oct 23, 2026

Reeve Candidate Darling wants to put residents back in charge at Tay Valley Township
RoxAnne Darling says Tay Valley Township needs to rebuild trust with residents, improve transparency and take a closer look at how tax dolla...
Oct 23, 2026

Last call: One more sit-down interview with the Smiths Falls Mayoral Candidates
On Wednesday, October 21st our Bob Perreault spoke with the three candidates for Mayor in the town of Smiths Falls. Here are those interview...
Oct 23, 2026

We sit down with the Perth Mayoral Candidates for a final chat ahead of Election Day
On Wednesday, October 21st our Grant Deme spoke with the three candidates for Mayor in the town of Perth. Here are those interviews, present...
Oct 23, 2026

Perth mayoral candidate Ed McPherson focuses on affordability and experience
Perth mayoral candidate Ed McPherson says the town needs experienced leadership, greater transparency and a long-term plan to address afford...
Oct 22, 2026

Lewis Koluk makes his case to Smiths Falls voters
Lewis Koluk wants to be your voice in Smiths Falls. The council candidate offered his thoughts on the town staying with a local police force...
Oct 21, 2026

Marilyn Thomas puts communication, child care and council teamwork at centre of Tay Valley reeve campaign
Marilyn Thomas says better communication, more child-care options and a commitment to working together would be among her top priorities if ...
Oct 21, 2026

How would Smiths Falls' next mayor help bring more doctors to town?
Attracting more doctors to Smiths Falls would take municipal involvement, according to the town's three mayoral candidates, but their answer...
Oct 20, 2026
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Who can afford to call Perth home? Candidates weigh growth, co-ops and housing costs
Audio courtesy of Your TV Smiths Falls. Making room for more residents is one challenge. Making sure they can afford to live in Perth is ano...
Oct 20, 2026

Perth council candidate Derek Zeisman wants to rein in taxes and improve communication
Perth town council candidate Derek Zeisman says controlling property tax increases, fixing roads and improving communication with residents ...
Oct 20, 2026

A $50-million recreation complex? Smiths Falls candidates weigh the benefits and the bill
A proposed regional recreation complex brought questions about affordability, outside funding and community benefits to the Smiths Falls may...
Oct 20, 2026

Chris Evans pitches next-generation voice for Drummond Ward council
Drummond Ward candidate Chris Evans says he wants to bring a younger generation's perspective to Drummond/North Elmsley council while keepin...
Oct 20, 2026

Would Perth's next mayor use strong mayor powers? Candidates take different positions
Perth's mayoral candidates offered different answers when asked whether they would use strong mayor powers at last week's All Candidates Mee...
Oct 19, 2026

Strong mayor powers: Where Smiths Falls candidates draw the line
Smiths Falls' three mayoral candidates are expressing reservations about using strong mayor powers, but their answers reveal different bound...
Oct 19, 2026

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
