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Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

Ontario Politics · Ontario

Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

55% Left coverage: 31 sources

A month after Ontario’s government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town councillors warn that local democracy is under threat. As of May 1, another 169 mayors in the province can now veto bylaws, pass new ones with just one-third of council in favour and hire or fire municipal department heads unilaterally.See the Story

Police officers in Smiths Falls, Ont. filmed dragging woman out of cruiser placed on administrative duties, police chief says

Social Media · Smiths Falls

Police officers in Smiths Falls, Ont. filmed dragging woman out of cruiser placed on administrative duties, police chief says

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

Police in Smiths Falls, Ont. says it’s aware of a video circulating on social media of an interaction between a suspect and an officer following an arrest in the town over the weekend.See the Story

Ontario’s controversial new law that may spark blockades and protests this summer

Protest · Canada

Ontario’s controversial new law that may spark blockades and protests this summer

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

Police use Taser in Portland dispute

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Provincial police used a Taser to subdue a man when responding to a dispute in Portland recently, in an incident that continued at an area hospital.Brockville · Brockville See the Story

Perth council approves system upgrade, debates new legislation, and advances water project

HEDDY SOROUR Perth Moves Ahead with IT System Upgrade The Town of Perth is proceeding with a financial system upgrade, transitioning from Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The project comes with an upset limit of $90,000, which will be funded through reserves. The current system, Microsoft Dynamics GP, will no longer be supported after 2029. The upgrade will be sole-sourced from Endeavour Solutions,…Climate Change · Perth Read Article

Gated parking system and $5 daily rate launching June 16 at CPDMH

SUBMITTED Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) is implementing a new gated paid parking system at the Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department, featuring card-only payment. This update is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and ensure a reliable, accessible parking experience for patients and visitors. All revenue collected continues to be reinvested directly into patient care, hospital operations, and fac…Carleton Place · Carleton Place Read Article

‘The Friend’ screening in Perth raises funds for off-leash dog park at Darou Farm

A beloved movie pup is helping raise funds for the Perth Dog Park with special screenings of The Friend and a weekend of paws-on community support.Perth, Ontario · Perth Read Article

Carleton Place council covers permit changes, OVRT rest stop and strategic plan progress

From by-law updates to new trail features and long-term planning—here’s what came out of the latest Carleton Place council meeting.Carleton Place · Carleton Place Read Article

Q&A with Rideau Lakes by-election candidate: Jordan DeLong

LAURIE WEIR Residents in South Crosby Ward of Rideau Lakes Township will head to the polls June 26 to choose a new representative. The seat was left vacant on March 4 when second-term councillor Joan Delaney resigned from the position. Four candidates have filed their nomination papers, including Dustin Bulloch, Jonathan Carr, Jordan DeLong and Rob Hennessy. Each candidate was sent a set of identical questions to help voters better understand t…Read Article

Head-on Collision West of Kemptville Sends Three to Hospital

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

A sport utility vehicle and another vehicle collided in the westbound lane on County Road 43 near Meadowglen Circle just before 6 p.m. on June 6, the OPP said.See the Story

AGH’s 12th Annual Run for Women’s & Newborn Health races into the record books

AGH Annual Run for Women’s & Newborn Health raised a record-breaking $165K for Almonte General Hospital, supporting moms, babies, and local healthcaHealth · Ontario See the Story

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