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Local COVID-19 hospitalizations down slightly in first report of week
The number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations has dropped by two and sits at 16 in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville. Four are in the ICU and there is one person on a ventilator, both those numbers are d...
Apr 04, 2022
MPP Clark: Lots of work to be done on housing portfolio
Minister of Rural Affairs and Housing Steve Clark says the "More Homes for Everyone" plan introduced last week to increase housing supply needs the support of municipalities for it to work. He tells L...
Apr 04, 2022 MPP Steve Clark (file photo)
New firefighting deal in the works between Smiths Falls and Rideau Lakes
A long overdue revamping of the fire aid agreement between Smiths Falls and Rideau Lakes is being put in motion. The existing agreement sees Smiths Falls attend calls in the former Town of South Elmsl...
Apr 04, 2022
Perth's Last Duel Park to get new pathway, healing garden
Federal funding for a new river pathway and healing garden in Last Duel Park is coming to Perth. Following a recommendation from the Last Duel Park Advisory Panel, an application was submitted to the ...
Apr 04, 2022
Model bi-plane unveiled in Carleton Place as part of tribute to flying ace Roy Brown
On Saturday the Hackberry Men's Shed unveiled their latest project, a half-scale replica of a World War One era Sopwith Camel biplane at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. The model took...
Apr 04, 2022
Health Unit to release new COVID-19 data this morning
We will be watching local COVID hospitalization numbers closely this morning. Going into the weekend there were 18 people in hospital, five are in the ICU and two on ventilators in Lanark, Leeds, and ...
Apr 04, 2022
Hillier turns to donations for legal fees
The Toronto Star reports that Independent MPP Randy Hillier, who represents, Lanark, Frontenac and Kingston, has turned to supporters to help pay legal bills. Hillier faces nine charges related to the...
Apr 04, 2022 Former MPP Randy Hillier (file photo)
Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson finishes first major of LPGA season tied for 13th
Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson finished tied for 13th at the first major of the year on the LPGA Tour, the Chevron Championship. After rounds of 72, 71 and 67, Brooke shot a final round even par 72. H...
Apr 04, 2022 Photo: Twitter, LPGA Tour
Perth and Carleton Place set to duel in Divisional Round of EOJHL playoffs
The Perth Blue Wings and Carleton Place Jr. Canadians will play for a chance to go to the Barkley Cup Finals. The matchup was set after Carleton Place dispatched Athens 3-2 in double overtime to take ...
Apr 04, 2022
In Focus - Fri Apr 1, 2022 - Master gardener and horticultural therapist Allan Goddard
Master gardener and horticultural therapist Allan Goddard, talks about the therapeutic effects horticulture has on our well being and mental health.
Apr 01, 2022
