Category Archives: In Focus
In Focus - Free Hugs Walk Across Ontario, James Hishon and Melynnie Kalosza
On Today's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with James Hishon and Melynnie Kalosza, a duo walking across Ontario offering free hugs for those who need it. Follow their journey here.
Jun 22, 2023
In Focus - The Health Unit talks beaches as summer hits the region
It's our weekly check-up with Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. She's joined by Public Health Inspector Sarah Burris as we talk beaches i...
Jun 21, 2023
In Focus - Celebrating 200 years at St. John the Baptist Parish, Perth
Perth resident Doug James joins us to talk about the 200th anniversary of St. John the Baptist church in town. Doug fills us in on what celebrations they have planned.
Jun 20, 2023
In Focus: Jodi Bucholtz of the Local Immigration Partnership, Culture Connect
Jodi Bucholz from the Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew joins us to talk about the 2nd Annual Culture Connect, a Celebration of Diversity and Culture. You can learn more about event...
Jun 19, 2023
In Focus - Bicycle Month with Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves
To celebrate Bicycle Month, we chat with Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves about road safety, bike trails and the benefits of cycling.
Jun 16, 2023
In Focus - John Fenik
We speak with John Fenik, the former Mayor of Perth turned publisher of the Review-Mirror Newspaper in Westport, which he recently purchased.
Jun 15, 2023
In Focus - Weed Safety and You, a chat with the Health Unit
On Today's In Focus, Grant chats with Dr. Linna Li and Kim McCann from the health unit to discuss hazardous weeds in the region. Learn more at healthunit.org.
Jun 14, 2023
In Focus: Derek Sidebottom a Canadian Hockey Fan in Vegas
We speak with a Canadian abroad, Derek Sidebottom who is a hockey fan living in Las Vegas, Nevada. He tells us how quickly a hockey culture has emerged around the NHL's Golden Knights as they are just...
Jun 13, 2023
In Focus - Clara Misener
Clara Misener talks about the importance of pollinator gardens in "A Nation on Fire", part of The Butterflyway Diaries, a series narrated by David Suzuki.
Jun 12, 2023
In Focus - 10th annual Almonte General Hospital Walk/Run for Women's Health
On Thursday's In Focus, Grant chats with Al Roberts about Saturday's AGH Walk/Run for Women's Health. You can still register here.
Jun 08, 2023 Photo via media release used with permission