Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada.  Testing your home for elevated radon gas levels is the only way to know for sure if you should be taking steps to reduce your exposure.

Area residents are invited to “Get the Facts on Radon”  this Monday, April 1st at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Perth Community Pool.  Learn about this gas, how to test for it, and how  to protect your family at this free presentation. 

Radon is an invisible, odourless gas that can accumulate in people’s homes.  Elevated radon levels have been detected in homes in every region of Canada; the only way to know for sure is to test for it.  It doesn’t matter if your house is old or new, tightly sealed or drafty, with a basement or not.  Fortunately, there are simple meters available to test for radon, and proven reasonably priced methods to address it.

Guest speakers at this event with be Mainul Husain, Health Canada Regional Radiation Specialist and Bob Wood, a Radiation Mitigation Specialist with Mr. Radon.  A representative for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Unit  will also be on hand.

Admission is free and all are welcome.  There will be plenty of time for questions following the presentations.  Attendees will have the opportunity to win a Radonova long term home radon test kit with last fees included.  The Perth Pool is located at 3 Sunset Blvd.

This evening was organized by the OLA (Otty Lake Association) primarily for its members, but will be of interest to any home or cottage owner.    Please email ola@ottylakeassociation.ca if you require further information.

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Our third annual Hike for Hospice will take place on Sunday, May 5th at Mud Creek Trail in Chatham. We are organizing this fun, family-friendly event to support the ongoing operational needs of Chatham-Kent Hospice. We’re inviting Hospice supporters, friends and neighbours to enjoy the great outdoors and walk, hike or stroll with us this May. The hike is open to all ages and abilities; strollers, walkers and wheelchairs are welcome on this accessible and pet-friendly trail. This year, we have also added a 5 km Fun Run to the day and a Corporate Challenge. Registration takes place at John McGregor Secondary School and starts at 12 pm. The Run starts at 1 pm with the Hike to follow at 2 pm. Register as a participant or team before April 8th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. To register or to support a participant or team, visit www.hikeforhospiceck.com

Join us for an Irish stew supper with cabbage salad, rolls and apple crisp at St. Mark's United Church, 237 Cannifton Rd N on Sat.,March 16. One sitting at 5:30. Adults $12; Children $6. Reserve early at 613-968-4222  Debit/Credit available

Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des femmes, le Centre de femmes de Shawinigan présente son activité qui se tiendra au Collège Shawinigan de 13 h à 16 h 30 le vendredi 8 mars. Sous le thème "Le respect des droits des femmes : d’hier à demain", l’activité ludique et gratuite s’adressent au grand public, aux familles et à la communauté étudiante. Le film sera précédé d’un quiz historique sur les droits des femmes et d’une courte présentation des enjeux actuels du féminisme.

Inscription requise au 819 537-4277 ou via la page Facebook du Centre de femmes de Shawinigan.

St. James Anglican Church in Fenelon Falls is once again offering a film series during the five weeks leading up to easter. This year’s theme, “On the Way Home,” features five films that explore the themes of leaving home, returning home and making home together.

Each evening begins with a screening of a film and then a very short discussion with the audience of the film’s themes. The discussion will be facilitated by Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat, who have chosen a mix of old films and new, and a variety of genres. We kick the series off with the old favourite “The Wizard of Oz” on Wednesday March 13, followed by audience discussion. Subsequent weeks will feature: Brooklyn (Mar 20), Where do we go Now? (March 27), Pride (April 3), and Won’t you be my neighbor? (April 10). Join us for as many films as you like. There is no charge. Refreshments will be served. All films begin at 7pm.