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Next chapter in Tysick Ave. residents dispute with local development yet to come
Tysick Ave. residents upset with their new neighbours, Lanark Lifestyles Phase II, will get a chance to sit down with town staff and the builder to try to work out their problems. At Tuesday's council...
Mar 31, 2022 The fence on the property of the new development will be raised by two feet
Free rapid-test program extended until end of July
You'll still be able to get free COVID-19 rapid tests at some grocery stores and pharmacies in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville until at least July 31st. The free test program was supposed to last eight w...
Mar 31, 2022
In Focus - Wednesday, March 30, 2022- Dr. Paula Stewart and Jennifer Adams
We speak with Jennifer Adams, Manager of Vaccine Preventable Disease with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit about their upcoming catch-up clinics for students, and have our regular A...
Mar 30, 2022
COVID-19-related hospitalizations flat in LGL
Local COVID-19 hospitalization numbers in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville have stayed flat in today's report from the health unit at 17 - the same as they were on Monday. The number in ICUs has risen tho...
Mar 30, 2022
Updated: Freezing Rain Warning issued by Environment Canada for Lake 88 listening area
Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for the Lake 88 listening area that says freezing rain is possible later Wednesday afternoon. The government agency notes that it is expected to s...
Mar 30, 2022
Lawsuit filed over Rocky Ramps in Perth
A lawsuit has been filed against the town of Perth over the Tay River's Rocky Ramps. It came up during discussions at Tuesday night's council meeting. The Rocky Ramp structure installed by the town wa...
Mar 30, 2022
Brooke Henderson set to play the Chevron Championship in California starting Thursday
Smiths Falls native Brooke Henderson tees off in the Chevron Championship in Rancho Mirage, California tomorrow morning. Brooke is set to begin play in round one at 1:27 local time, or 4:27 eastern. T...
Mar 30, 2022 Brooke Henderson (file photo)
Speed limits set to increase on two stretches of major Eastern Ontario highways
The province is raising speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 on some four-lane highways. The Ford Government says the move comes after several speed limit pilots and consultations and aligns the province...
Mar 30, 2022
Perth looks to even series against Arnprior, with Carleton Place and Athens will break deadlock
There are two big games in the EOJHL playoffs Wednesday night. Perth tries to tie their second round series against the Packers at two when they head to Arnprior for Game four at 8 tonight. Perth made...
Mar 30, 2022
'Trashure' hunt clean-up event coming to Perth to mark Earth Day
Perth's Climate Change Advisory Panel is hosting their first ever Trashure Hunt on Saturday, April 23rd to Mark Earth Day. The town's Director of Community Services, Shannon Baillon tells Lake 88 it's...
Mar 30, 2022
