2025 in Review: Laurie Weir Reflects on a Year of Change Laurie Weir shares 2025 reflections on local council news, personal milestones, and family moments in this Hometown News opinion piece.

2025 tested, taught, and changed Laurie Weir. From council chambers and election work to personal milestones and moments of reflection, this opinion piece looks back on a demanding year. www.hometownnews.ca/2025-laurie-...
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OPINION: Name that whale, why I’m voting for Stanley - Hometown News A whale fossil discovered near Smiths Falls in 1882 is making waves again in this opinion piece by Laurie Weir—could Stanley be the perfect name?

In her latest opinion piece, Laurie Weir shares why Stanley is the perfect name for a 10,000-year-old whale fossil discovered near Smiths Falls. 🐋
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Opinion: Canada Day, why I choose reflection over celebration - Hometown News A powerful Canada Day opinion piece reflects on injustice, responsibility, and what it means to celebrate on stolen land.

🇨🇦 In this Canada Day opinion, Laurie Weir shares why she won’t be celebrating on stolen land. She reflects on broken treaties, ongoing injustices, and what it means to choose responsibility over fireworks.
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Laurie Weir questions what Rideau Lakes' latest veto could cost after $500K spent on projects that never moved forward. A new opinion column on council priorities.
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