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"The matter is closed," Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital conclude hidden camera inside makeshift change room investigation
More information has come to light regarding the hidden camera which was uncovered at the Perth site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital last year. A memo to staff reviewed by Lake 88 said...
Oct 18, 2023 Photo: Town of Perth
Rob Rainer wants basic income for all
The Lanark Basic Income Network is a new group formed this spring, and Rob Rainer is the chairman. Rainer has spent years fighting for basic income even before he entered municipal politics. He's now ...
Oct 18, 2023
UCDSB Trustees receive update on mental health education
The focus remains on bettering mental health education and support system for schools across the province and that includes the Upper Canada District School Board. Mental Health Lead Lisa Livingston p...
Oct 18, 2023
Perth & District Library launches community survey to tackle next Agility Plan
The Perth & District Library is launching a Community Survey for the public to share their ideas and opinions about the library and its services. The Library will use the survey to update their tw...
Oct 18, 2023 stock image
Warm days left are few and far between, but we may still be surprised says David Phillips
With temperatures finally feeling fall-like, Canadian Climatologist David Phillips says we might still have some warm days left in the listening area. Phillips said some Ontarians saw late September-e...
Oct 18, 2023
In Focus - Len Packer from the Perth Legion talks Poppy Campagin
On Today's In Focus, the Perth Legion's Len Packer joins us to talk about the annual Poppy Campaign which is fast approaching.
Oct 17, 2023
Veterans Banner Program makes its way to Smiths Falls
In collaboration with the town of Smiths Falls and the Downtown Business Association, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 has launched its own annual Veteran Banner Program ahead of Remembrance Day. I...
Oct 17, 2023 The 2023 legion banners were hung in 2023
Seeds of Success: Millers Bay Farm thriving in its fourth generation
It's Seeds of Success Day on Lake 88. Millers Bay Farm has been producing all types of food in Lombardy for over 125 years. Shannon Miller joined the family business after meeting her husband Robert a...
Oct 17, 2023 Shannon and Robert Miller are the fourth generation operating Millers Bay Farm
Township of Rideau Lakes wants your opinion to help shape future of the Village of Elgin
Rideau Lakes Township is calling on community members to weigh in on the future of the Village of Elgin. "Community Visioning" sessions are behind held to gather information on how residents and stake...
Oct 17, 2023 stock image
Flu shot season has returned
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says anyone six months or older should get a flu shot. Jennifer Adams, Manager of the Clinical Services Department for the Leeds Grenville and Lanar...
Oct 17, 2023
