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Pysanky workshops taking place in Pakenham each Wednesday of November
St. Andrews in Pakenham is hosting Pysanky workshops, Ukrainian egg decorating, throughout November. Rev. Sheryl McLeod tells us her interest in the creation of these eggs dates back to when her daugh...
Nov 08, 2023 neiljs / CC
In Focus - PJ Nyman, Mercy for Animals
On Tuesday's In Focus, PJ Nyman joins Lake 88 to discuss the 2023 Canada Animal Welfare Scorecard.
Nov 08, 2023
What it will cost to keep residents of Smiths Falls safe: SFPS previews budget submission
Smiths Falls Police Chief Mark MacGillivray provided an update on capital expenses the board and eventually council can expect when it comes to their 2024 budget submission. The chief says there's thr...
Nov 07, 2023
Lanark County's Angel Tree Program Sets a Record with 840 Angels for its 38th Year
The Angel Tree program in Lanark County and its neighboring areas is celebrating its 38th year with an extraordinary 840 angels, thanks to Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Family and Children's Services p...
Nov 07, 2023
In Focus - Ida Chvostek and feral cats in Rideau Lakes
On Monday's In Focus, Grant chats with Ida Chvostek about the concerns she has around feral cats in Portland, and Rideau Lakes as a whole.
Nov 06, 2023
PSFDH continue to run beyond capacity
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital continues to operate beyond its capacity. President and CEO Michael Cohen broke down the numbers. Cohen predicts another 3 to 4 similar years to fol...
Nov 06, 2023 Michael Cohen presenting to Smiths Falls council in 2023.
Contract awarded for new Rideau Lakes fire station
R.K Porter General Contracting has been awarded the tender for the construction of the new Otter Lake Road fire station in Rideau Lakes. Nine bids were received for the project but council agreed the ...
Nov 06, 2023
Marathon meeting scheduled Thursday for Carleton Place budget
The Town of Carleton Place will be having a marathon budget discussion at a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, November 9th, from 9AM to 4PM. There will be presentations taking place ...
Nov 06, 2023 Got Credit / CC
Vagrancy a community issue requiring community solutions
Homelessness is a community problem. For that reason, Leeds - Grenville Director of Community and Social Services Alison Tutak says it requires a community solution. Chronic homeless numbers top 100 c...
Nov 06, 2023
In Focus - Ashley Moisiuk, Registered Dietitian with Rideau Community Health Services
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we welcome Ashley Moisiuk, Registered Dietitian with Rideau Community Health Services.
Nov 03, 2023
