Municipal Elections

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

Kimberly Brown enters Rideau Lakes mayoral race with focus on collaboration and planning
Kimberly Brown is entering the race for mayor of Rideau Lakes, saying she wants to bring a fresh perspective and a more collaborative approa...
Sep 14, 2026

Robinson seeks second term on Smiths Falls council with focus on unfinished projects
Smiths Falls Councillor Stephen Robinson is seeking re-election, saying he wants to continue contributing to the community and finish work s...
Sep 14, 2026

Incumbent Seccaspina seeks third term in Carleton Place
With the municipal election approaching, familiar statements will soon be popping up: "What will I do for you?" and "Look wha...
Sep 10, 2026

Rideau Lakes mayoral candidate Paula Banks says leadership change is needed at council table
Rideau Lakes mayoral candidate Paula Banks says concerns about strong mayor powers and the direction of township council convinced her to se...
Sep 09, 2026

Local mayor weighs in on lessening interest in municipal politics
More municipal candidates are being acclaimed across Eastern Ontario, while voter turnout in local elections has generally been trending low...
Sep 09, 2026

Smiths Falls voters can now update their information ahead of municipal election
Smiths Falls residents can now make sure their information is correct on the voters' list for the 2026 Municipal Election. The town says rev...
Sep 09, 2026
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Smiths Falls candidate wants to turn unused spaces into sources of fresh food
Smiths Falls council candidate Marie-Pier Guerin says food sovereignty and green infrastructure would be central to her work if elected this...
Sep 08, 2026

Dena Comley seeks another term representing Carleton Place
Incumbent Carleton Place councillor Dena Comely is seeking re-election, saying she wants to continue the work started during the current ter...
Sep 08, 2026

Three years of watching Smiths Falls council leads Greg Hull to enter election race
Greg Hull says three years of attending Smiths Falls council meetings helped convince him to put his name forward for town council. Hull is ...
Sep 03, 2026

Shane O'Neill seeks Carleton Place council seat
Carleton Place resident Shane O'Neill has officially confirmed his nomination for Carleton Place Town Council in the 2026 municipal election...
Sep 03, 2026

Dawn Quinn says Smiths Falls should keep municipal police and oppose the Alto rail project
Smiths Falls Councillor Dawn Quinn is seeking re-election, saying she wants to continue helping guide the town's growth and work on infrastr...
Aug 31, 2026

Council candidate Alex Brown wants more data before taking a stand on major Smiths Falls issues
Smiths Falls council candidate Alex Brown says affordability, transparency and better data would guide his decisions if elected this fall. B...
Aug 28, 2026

Jennifer Miller wants to see the work through with another four years on Smiths Falls council
Jennifer Miller is making the case that experience and the town's continued infrastructure work and vision should earn her another term on S...
Aug 27, 2026

Lori Goulding running for Carleton Place council to help shape community's future
Carleton Place council candidate Lori Goulding says she is running because she is proud to call the community home and wants to help guide i...
Aug 26, 2026

Ontarians urged to get involved as municipal elections approach
Municipal elections in Ontario are edging closer, with provincial and federal officials urging residents to get involved. According to the A...
Aug 19, 2026

Why John Fenik changed course and is now running for mayor of Rideau Lakes
Former Perth mayor John Fenik says leadership and a desire to reset the tone at Rideau Lakes Township council are behind his decision to see...
Aug 18, 2026

Tay Valley Reeve Rob Rainer won't seek re-election
Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer will not seek re-election this fall, bringing his eight years on municipal council to an end. Rainer sa...
Aug 17, 2026

Bill Dickson seeks Smiths Falls council seat after 25-year OPP career
A long-time Smiths Falls resident, Bill Dickson is seeking a council seat after a 25 year career with the Ontario Provincial Police. Bill Di...
Aug 14, 2026

Ed McPherson enters race for mayor of Perth
Perth Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson has officially entered the race to become the town's next mayor. McPherson announced his campaign Thursday, ...
Aug 14, 2026

