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Local Jr. Hockey teams have the night off, but you can get your fix with Jr. Hockey Talk
There are no local games on the Jr. Hockey schedule but there's plenty to talk about. Tonight on Jr. Hockey Talk after the news@six Brian and Terry will be talking about the EOJHL division final which...
Apr 07, 2022
Latest numbers from LGL HU show two more local COVID-19 fatalities
The number of COVID-19-related fatalities in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville increased by two in the last two days in the health unit's report issued Wednesday. The death toll now sits at 93 since the be...
Apr 07, 2022
In Focus - Wed Apr 6, 2022 - Health Unit: Tick Season & Ask Dr Stewart
It's our weekly chat with the health unit. Today we welcome Kim McCann to talk about tick season, and Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart for our weekly Ask Dr. Stewart segment.
Apr 06, 2022
It's official: Fourth COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for the 60+ group
The Ontario government has made it official; it is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are 60-years-old or older you can book your shot starting tomorrow (Thurs. Apr...
Apr 06, 2022
LPGA's CP Open announces Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation as Community Partner
The Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the Community Partner for the 2022 CP Women's Open, LPGA stop in Ottawa. Foundation Executive Director Margo Hallam tells L...
Apr 06, 2022 Photo: LPGA Twitter
Provincial PCs set to raise minimum wage, promises annual consideration
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government says it will increase minimum wage by 50 cents this fall to 15-dollars-and-50-cents. In what is seen as the latest election promise as it seeks re-elect...
Apr 06, 2022
Perth wins game 1 overtime thriller over Carleton Place in EOJHL division final
In Carleton Place, the Perth Blue Wings took game one of the EOJHL Division Final series 6-5 over the Jr. Canadians in overtime. Brayden Davidson tied it up for the Blue Wings with under two minutes t...
Apr 06, 2022
SF Police: Keep your kids, and yourself, up on the latest when it comes to online safety
Police are once again urging parents to talk to their children about online safety. The Smiths Falls Police Service recently visited CHIMO elementary to speak to students and parents about dangers onl...
Apr 06, 2022
LGTIRL NDP names Christopher Wilson candidate for June vote
The NDP has named a local candidate for June's provincial election. Christopher Wilson will vie for the seat in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. Wilson says his campaign will focus o...
Apr 06, 2022
Perth COW checks out planned housing development near golf course
Perth's committee of the whole got their first look at the proposed housing development of lands surrounding the Perth Golf Course. Caivan company is proposing to build a new multi-phase community sur...
Apr 06, 2022
