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A popular Elgin roadside restaurant will remain closed for the rest of the season following a devastating overnight fire that caused extensive damage to the business.
Read MorePaula Banks had a tearful apology for council, staff, family and friends after a recent integrity commissioner report recommended a 21-day suspension of pay as a Rideau Lakes councillor for Code of Conduct infractions. The vote to suspend her pay was defeated by council during the April 2 meeting. Banks
Read MoreThe Township of Rideau Lakes has reported substantial building activity and sustained growth over the past five years, as highlighted in the end-of-year report presented to the council earlier this month. According to the report, a total of 342 homes and cottages received building permits between 2019 and 2023, a
Read MoreThe Township of Rideau Lakes will be “keeping tabs” on a tourism development in a neighbouring municipality as it borders the north end of the township. Rideau Lakes Township received a notice from the Township of South Frontenac regarding the proposed development of tourist and event facilities on Bobs Lake.
Read MoreOPP in Rideau Lakes are investigating the theft of copper wire, police reported over X on the morning of Friday, Jan. 19. Police explain that the theft happened in the area of Highway 15 and Muchmore Road, and “resulted in lengthy disruption to communication systems in the area today. Anyone
Read MoreThe Salvation Army Mississippi-Rideau Lakes Corps launched its Kettle Campaign for the 2023 season on November 17. The monies raised through the kettles help stock our food bank for the entire year, aid fire victims, provide hydro assistance, clothing, furniture, weekly lunches and so much more. We also send 35
Read MoreA 19-year-old from Delta is in an induced coma at Kingston General Hospital following an ATV collision that took place in Rideau Lakes on Saturday, Nov. 4 near County Road 8 and Chantry Road. In a Go Fund Me started last week, Laura Reid states that her nephew Joshua Reid
Read MoreOn Saturday, Nov. 4, Leeds OPP reported that officers are investigating a serious off-road vehicle collision that took place in Rideau Lakes Township near County Road 8 and Chantry Road. Police say a 19-year-old resident of Delta was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Any witnesses are asked to contact
Read MoreA teen from Rideau Lakes has passed away in a collision that took place on Rideau Ferry Road near Bay Road. OPP say in a tweet that the single-vehicle collision occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 8, and that an 18-year-old local resident is now deceased. Police
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