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An abundance of familiarity hidden in the changes made by Smiths Falls Jr. Bears
It may be a new season with a new coach, but the familiarity is there with the Smiths Falls Jr. Bears. J.B Ryan took the head coaching reigns heading into the EOJHL season replacing Gene Falsetto. Rya...
Sep 14, 2023
Tay Valley Township resident wants to see change when it comes to non-service dogs in stores
A local advocate for guide dogs wants to see some changes made in store policies and appealed to Perth council for help. Brian Turner has more on Johana Lintaman's ask.
Sep 14, 2023
New round of COVID-19 vaccines will soon make their way to the region
You may have heard there's a new version of the COVID-19 shot. Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Lina Li tells us its coming to Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville eventually. Li says once they get more info...
Sep 14, 2023
Here's what happened at the latest Smiths Falls council meeting
Smiths Falls council passed five motions and bylaws at their latest meeting. Lake 88's Grant Deme has the roundup.
Sep 14, 2023
Carleton Place ER reopen following power grid swap Thursday morning
The Emergency Department at a hospital closer to home is open once again. Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital closed their ER for a few hours this morning, and it had nothing to do with st...
Sep 14, 2023
Climate Network Lanark plan picketing Friday
Climate Network Lanark is inviting Lanark Highlands residents to participate in an information gathering event in the Village. This event is being organized because Lanark and Balderson are technicall...
Sep 14, 2023
In Focus - Our weekly house call with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li
Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li, from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, joins us for her weekly house call on local health.
Sep 13, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
Advocates continue push for county-wide public transportation, councillors not yet sold on idea
The Lanark Rural Transportation Working Group sought support from the Community Services Committee to conduct a feasibility study to explore the idea of county-wide public transportation. Executive Di...
Sep 13, 2023 Jonathan Cutrer / CC
Mergers of Ontario health units to come, discussions beginning
Big changes are coming when it comes to how health units operate in Ontario. Board of Health Chairman of the Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Peter McKenna provided an update of the m...
Sep 13, 2023
Local advocate weighs in on ongoing housing crisis
Brian Turner spoke with a local advocate on the latest All About the House regarding the ongoing housing crisis in the region.
Sep 13, 2023
