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In Focus - Rabies: Senior Public Health Inspector Kim McCann
It's our weekly check-in with the health unit. Today Senior Public Health Inspector Kim McCann joins us to talk about the risk of bats and rabies. Find out more at www.healthunit.org
Jul 13, 2022
In Focus - Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow
Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins us with an update on what is a very busy time in his town.
Jul 12, 2022 Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow (file photo)
Smiths Falls bandstand delayed
The bandstand to sit at the new Smiths Falls Town Square will not proceed, at least for now. Town council voted to delay the passion project of the late Tom Foulkes for his predeceased wife Pat and no...
Jul 12, 2022
In Focus - Suzanne Bourbonnais Client Services Manager with Community home Support Lanark County
We welcome Suzanne Bourbonnais Client Services Manager with Community home Support Lanark County, who tells us how the group is helping local residents, ramping up efforts that were slowed during the ...
Jul 11, 2022
In Focus - Lanark Fights Lyme' disease founder, Myrna Lee
Lanark Fights Lyme' disease founder, Myrna Lee, talks about her daughter's battle with Lyme disease and available treatments in Canada.
Jul 08, 2022
In Focus - The North Crosby Community Enhancement Committee's Music in the Park fundraiser
Barb Lavoie joins us to talk about the North Crosby Community Enhancement Committee's Music in the Park fundraiser coming up July 24th
Jul 07, 2022
In Focus - Health Unit: Injury Prevention & Covid Update
It's our weekly check-in with the health unit. Tori Welk speaks to us about injury prevention, and Dr. Paula Stewart drops by with a couple of important pieces on the pandemic. Find out more at www.he...
Jul 06, 2022
Perth emergency department to remain closed beyond this week
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) has announced additional emergency department staff have contracted COVID-19 and as a result, will not be able to reopen the Perth emergency depart...
Jul 05, 2022
In Focus - Author and Historian Linda Seccaspina
In celebration of Canada Day, Lynda welcomes the colourful and entertaining author and historian Linda Seccaspina.
Jul 01, 2022 Photo: Tara Gesner Metroland Media
COVID-19 outbreak closes Perth Emergency Department
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital have announced the closure of the Perth emergency department effective Saturday, July 2 at 7 a.m. In a media release, the hospital says the cause for the c...
Jun 30, 2022
