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June 4, 2020: LGL Health Unit reports unchanged total of 350 cases of COVID-19 and 50 deaths

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jun 4, 2020 | 1 Comment

The Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit reported today (June 4, 2020) a total of 350 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19. The health unit also reported 50 deaths. Both totals are unchanged from yesterday’s report.

In other news: A conversation with Perth Mayor John Fenik

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jun 4, 2020 | 0 Comments

We welcome Perth Mayor John Fenik to speak to non-COVID-19 developments in his community.

New broadband program looks to connect Leeds and Grenville

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jun 4, 2020 | 0 Comments

Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark is celebrating today’s announcement that Ontario is investing $150 million to address much needed broadband infrastructure across unserved and underserved regions of the province.

Highlights of the June 2, 2020 Special Council Meeting of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jun 4, 2020 | 0 Comments

The following was submitted by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills

EOWC Reframes Priorities in Response to COVID-19

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jun 4, 2020 | 0 Comments

Members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) gathered during their first virtual meeting last Friday, May 29 to discuss the reframing of the EOWC’s priorities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.