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July 10, 2020: Health Unit Reports unchanged totals of 354 COVID-19 Cases, 52 Deaths in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jul 10, 2020 | 1 Comment

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit reported a total of 354 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 52 deaths in today’s afternoon report (July 10, 2020)

In Focus – Fri July 10, 2020 – Becky Allan, Coordinator of Economic Development and Tourism for the Town of Smiths Falls

by Adam Weekes | Jul 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Becky Allan, Coordinator of Economic Development and Tourism for the Town of Smiths Falls discusses their newly launched PICNIC Program.

Open air burn bans in several parts of Lanark County

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jul 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

A number of municipalities in Lanark County are imposing open air burn bans as the hot weather continues with little rain in the forecast.

Cooling Station at the Perth and District Community Centre

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jul 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Due to the extreme heat, the Perth and District Community Centre, at 2 Beckwith Street East, will be open for the public to cool off from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm today July 10th, 2020.

Health Unit warns to take precautions during high heat and humidity

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jul 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Due to extremely high temperatures and humidex levels expected over the next several days the health unit would like to remind everyone to be cautious as the combination of heat and high humidity can be hazardous to your health.