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Perth & District Library eliminating overdue fees for children's and teen Materials

Press Release

Effective January 1, 2022, the Perth & District Library is eliminating overdue fees on all children’s and teen materials, including books and DVDs.

“Overdue fees disproportionately impact the more vulnerable members of our community, who are unable to pay even a small fee. Removing overdue fees for children’s and teen materials removes a barrier to using the library to borrow books and increase their literacy skills”, said Erika Heesen, CEO/Chief Librarian.

The Perth & District...

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit COVID-19 Update

Expanded eligibility for 50 plus for 3rd Booster Doses

The Ministry of Health announced that starting December 13th, 2021, they will be opening up eligibility for 3rd doses to those over 50 years old (Born in 1971 and before) at 168 days after their second dose. The third will provide added protection against symptoms of COVID-19 and hospitalizations. This is particularly important for people with chronic disease, e.g. diabetes, COPD, hypertension, stroke, kidney, heart disease, and...

Lanark County Media Release - Fenik Sworn is as 2022 Lanark County Warden

Councillor John Fenik (Perth Mayor) was sworn in as Lanark County’s 2022 warden at a scaled-down inaugural meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Fenik was nominated by Councillors Ed McPherson (Perth Deputy Mayor) and Richard Kidd (Beckwith Reeve).

McPherson says he doesn't know anyone with more passion, drive and experience than Fenik. “He is very passionate and proactive, takes on new challenges and is usually ahead of the curve.” McPherson noted Fenik’s work on the Indigenous Health & Well-being and...