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Smiths Falls inches closer to new long-term care facility
Smiths Falls is once step closer to a new long-term care facility. The town's committee of the whole voted to lift the holding provision last week - a fairly administrative measure - at the undevelope...
Jul 04, 2023
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit pauses low-cost rabies vaccination clinics
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has paused low-cost rabies vaccinations this year. In a media release, the health unit contributes what they call a difficult decision due to a dec...
Jul 04, 2023
Carleton Place emergency department to close Monday night for third time in two weeks
For the third time in two weeks, the Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital will close. The department closes tonight, July 3rd, at 7 p.m. and will re-open at 7 a.m to...
Jul 03, 2023
Tay Valley Township concerned about province's land use planning direction
Tay Valley Township council expressed concerns about the province's proposed new provincial-wide plan for land use planning in Ontario. The removal of rural landscape protection and promotion of spraw...
Jul 03, 2023
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week: OPP seeking Perth thieves
Here's your Crime Stoppers crime of the week: Police in Lanark County need help from the public to find a pair of thieves in Perth. Two people went into a store on Dufferin Street around 8pm on June 2...
Jul 03, 2023
UCDSB announce winners of Trustee Innovation Award, Glen Tay Public School teacher included
The 2023 Trustee Innovation Award (TIA) winners were recently announced by Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), showcasing the district's commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and its...
Jul 03, 2023
Province expanding paramedic programs across colleges
The Ontario government is expanding paramedic programs at provincial colleges by adding over 300 new spots. This step aims to address the high demand for paramedics, improve access to training, and st...
Jul 03, 2023
Quinton Burns, Promising Smiths Falls Hockey Player, Drafted into NHL by the St. Louis Blues
Smiths Falls resident, Quinton Burns, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by being drafted into National Hockey League. The talented defenseman was recently drafted 74th overall by the St. Louis B...
Jun 29, 2023 Quinton Burns (Kingston Frontenacs Photo)
Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the Health Unit
It's our weekly check-up with Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the health unit. Learn more at www.healthunit.org
Jun 29, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
PDCI holds athletic assembly, many winners announced
Perth and District Collegiate Institute recently held its annual athletic assembly, a special occasion to honor passion, excellence, commitment, dedication, and resilience in sports. At the school's a...
Jun 27, 2023
