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CAA seeking Ontario's worst road - what's your opinion?
Which is the worst road in Lanark, Leeds, or Grenville? Voting is now open for the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign. CAA Spokesperson, Teresa Di Felice, says according to a January survey, more than 80...
Mar 25, 2022
In Focus - Thurs March 24, 2022 - Federal Minister of Rural Economic Affairs Gudie Hutchings
We are joined by the Federal Minister of Rural Economic Affairs Gudie Hutchings who tells us the Liberal Government's plans to tackle a number of rural issues that are tops on the list for the people ...
Mar 25, 2022
OPP marks National Impaired Driving Prevention Week: You can stop drunk or high driving
The third week of March is reserved as Impaired Driving Prevention week in Canada. OPP Constable Joe Tereschuk says it's a simple concept that can save lives. You can find our more by visiting ...
Mar 24, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy to remain in place in Lanark County for time-being
Lanark County council unanimously ruled Wednesday the existing policy surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations is remaining in place for the time being. That means county staff are still required to be fully...
Mar 24, 2022
Traffic calming measures on Lanark County Council's radar
Lanark County's Public Works department has hired Paradigm Transportation Solutions to craft a policy- review and update for the county's traffic calming efforts. The consultants have a multi-pronged ...
Mar 24, 2022
With the long-term in mind, Carleton Place council looks at Transportation Master Plan
A new transportation master plan was presented for discussion at this week's Committee of the Whole in Carleton Place. Representatives from the town's consultants provided an overview of their plan de...
Mar 24, 2022
87th COVID-19-related death recorded in LLG
Lanark, Leeds and Grenville recorded another COVID-19 related death Wednesday, bringing the local total to 87 since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of hospitalizations is still 15. With eigh...
Mar 24, 2022
In Focus - Wed March 23, 2022 - Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart
After two years, it's our FINAL weekly, local, COVID-19 update with Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart.
Mar 24, 2022
Housing crunch: Cornerstone Landing continues push for Tiny Houses on municipal properties
Cornerstone Landing Chair, and local affordable housing advocate, Terrilee Kelford has been working on getting approval to use the tiny home Cornerstone had built as a temporary home for youth in Lana...
Mar 23, 2022 Example of a tiny home
Development Charges to be implemented June 1st in Smiths Falls
The Town of Smiths Falls is implementing development charges as of June 1st. Lake 88 previously reported on the matter as council was discussing it. Councillor Peter McKenna wants to clarify not every...
Mar 23, 2022
