Category Archives: In Focus
In Focus - Mon March 28, 2022 - CFIB's Ryan Mallough
We are joined by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' Senior Director of Provincial Affairs Ryan Mallough he takes a look at small businesses two years into the pandemic.
Mar 28, 2022
In Focus - Fri Mar 25, 2022 - Local food grower, educator and biologist, Alberto Suarez-Esteban
Local food grower, educator and biologist, Alberto Suarez-Esteban, tackles climate change by practicing regenerative farming.
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
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
Municipal Daycare Rates to rise in Carleton Place
Parents with children in Carleton Place municipal daycare are in for a rate increase this year. The fee schedule report came before Carleton Place's committee of the whole last night. Tracey Freill, t...
Mar 23, 2022
Special Weather Statement: rain, maybe ice pellets, freezing rain in Lake 88 listening area later Wednesday
A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for the Lake 88 listening area. The government agency says a significant rainfall is expected tonight (Wednesday) and there is the ris...
Mar 23, 2022
In Focus - Tues March 22, 2022 - Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing
Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing joins us to talk about tiny houses - the Director of the non-for profit group that is working to end youth homelessness has an update on their own tiny house, a...
Mar 23, 2022
In Focus - Mon March 21, 2022 - International day for elimination of racism and discrimination
We speak with Maureen Bostock and Armida Sawan with the Lanark County Anti Racism working group about International day for elimination of racism and discrimination, which is today.
Mar 22, 2022
Quiet tracks: CP Rail work stoppage enters 2nd full day, picket at Smiths Falls railyard
Many people in our area who work for CP Rail are on picket lines this morning instead of on the job as a work stoppage enters day two. Concerns over resulting supply-chain issues are sparking a push f...
Mar 21, 2022
Local OPP detachments get funding boost for mental health program
Lanark County OPP are set to receive almost $112,000, and the Leeds detachment about $138,000 to help respond to calls from people experiencing mental health or addictions crises. The money allows eac...
Mar 21, 2022