Bob Perreault

3 days ago | lanarkleedstoday.ca | Bob Perreault

A daycare in Westport, Ont., has been shut down after serious allegations of child abuse. The Ministry of Education launched an investigation into Westport Daycare on May 29 after a complaint about safety concerns. An inspection report alleged several troubling incidents, including staff holding children down on cots, force-feeding, grabbing children, and withholding food as punishment. Four individuals, including licensee Wanda Seward, were named in the report.

3 days ago | lanarkleedstoday.ca | Bob Perreault

Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says this last week of the session at Queen’s Park will be a busy week. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2107/files/2025/06/060325-clark-01.mp3That bill he speaks of is known as Bill 5, which faces backlash for allowing the government to bypass local laws and weaken endangered species protections for projects in key economic areas.

3 days ago | lanarkleedstoday.ca | Bob Perreault

The Town of Smiths Falls has lowered its flags to half-mast to honour The Reverend Gervis Beecher Black, who passed away after a life of remarkable public service. Black served as a town councillor from 1966 to 1969 and made a lasting impact in the United Church of Canada, preaching in multiple Ontario communities, including Smiths Falls. He was also known for hosting CJOH’s “Quest” TV program for seven years, running for Parliament, and serving as a special assistant to the Minister of Transport.

3 days ago | lanarkleedstoday.ca | Bob Perreault

There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2025 Perth Medal—but the deadline is fast approaching. Nominations close Friday, June 6 at 4 p.m. The Perth Medal is the town’s highest honour, given each year by the Mayor to a volunteer who has made a lasting impact on the community. Friends, family members, neighbours, and colleagues are all eligible—anyone who gives their time and talent to help others in Perth. The 2024 recipient was Lorne Hollywood, a well-known community volunteer.

4 days ago | lanarkleedstoday.ca | Bob Perreault

Neighbourhood Climate Concierge Program; Comfort in the Process and in the ResultsBack for a second year, thanks to its overwhelming success, the Neighbourhood Climate Concierge Program continues to connect homeowners with solutions to lower carbon footprints and savings on energy costs. Climate Network Lanark’s project coordinator Sadie Brule explains what it is.