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Health Unit student vaccine catch-up clinics continue in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville
There's still time to book appointments for your kids at the health unit's catch-up clinics. The health unit is offering the clinics for students who missed their school immunizations during the pande...
Apr 08, 2022
One suspect in Beckwith murder denied bail
The former member of the Hells Angels accused in the murder of Beckwith resident Greg Slewidge was denied bail this week. 48 year-old Michael Clairoux, a Nepean resident made a court appearance in Per...
Apr 08, 2022 Perth Courthouse (File photo)
Local Health Officials release joint-statement on local COVID-19 surge
COVID-19 is on the rise province-wide, and locally. A joint message from Champlain region's hospital Chiefs of Staff and Medical Officers of Health says COVID-19's wastewater viral signal is increasin...
Apr 08, 2022
Of local interest: housing, affordable and purchasing, and a new dental plan highlight federal budget
Two areas that are of great interest to residents of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville were addressed by the federal budget on Thursday. One of them was housing. The Liberals says housing costs and availab...
Apr 08, 2022
In Focus - Thurs Apr 7, 2022 - Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Tompkins
Its our monthly dispatch with Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Tompkins who gives us an update on local outreach efforts by the force.
Apr 07, 2022
Rainfall Warning in effect
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for our listening area. The weather agency says rain, heavy at times is expected today and into tonight. They note that the ground, already near satura...
Apr 07, 2022
Affordable Housing in the private sector dominates Lanark's Community Services meeting
Affordable housing in the private market was highlighted in a report at Lanark County's community services meeting on Wednesday. The report makes 44 recommendations to help incentivize stakeholders an...
Apr 07, 2022
60+ can now book fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines - Dr. Stewart agrees with the move
Those who are 60 years-old or older can now book their fourth dose, or second booster, of a COVID-19 vaccine. Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewa...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: AGH
Bridge in Beckwith Township dedicated to fallen officer John A.C. Behan
A bridge in Beckwith Township at Cemetery Side Road, over highway 7, has been dedicated to Officer Constable John A. C. Behan, who died in a motor vehicle collision on April 14, 1956, while on patrol ...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: OPP Facebook
Ontario set to welcome about 40,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war - here's how to help locally
The province is expecting about 40-thousand Ukrainians displaced by the Russian Invasion to arrive in Ontario under a new emergency travel authorization. Premier Doug Ford told reporters Wednesday tha...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: UADSC.org
