Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ontario Government's $3.6 Million Investment Aims to Boost Skilled Trades Enrollment
The provincial government is investing $3.6 million in a bid to get more people into the skilled trades. Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton made the anno...
Aug 09, 2023
Ontario Liberal Party Hopefuls to Address Rural Concerns at Maberly Q&A Session
Maberly is set to host the upcoming Q&A session for aspiring leaders of Ontario's Liberal Party. The event is organized by the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston PLA, in collaboration with the Rural Easter...
Aug 09, 2023
Introducing the Eastern Ontario Immigrant Attraction and Retention Strategy
An expansive collaboration involving five dedicated community partners has given rise to the new Eastern Ontario Immigrant Attraction and Retention Strategy. Jodi Bucholtz, Manager of the Local Immigr...
Aug 09, 2023
Smiths Falls Police Service Commends Newly Trained Constables
The Smiths Falls Police Service is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Basic Constable Training Program by Constables Travis Robidoux and Karling Fraser. The police service extends it...
Aug 09, 2023
LCBO Stores to Discontinue Paper Bag Distribution Starting September 5th as Part of Sustainability Drive
Effective September 5th, LCBO stores will cease the distribution of paper bags to customers. This announcement comes on the heels of a pledge made in April as part of the provincial alcohol retailer's...
Aug 09, 2023
Government of Ontario Proposes Heat Stress Regulations to Protect Workers Amid Rising Extreme Heat Events
In response to the increasing frequency of extreme heat events in Canada, and we certainly know all about that in our listening area, the Government of Ontario is taking proactive measures to safeguar...
Aug 09, 2023
Explore Ontario as summer winds down and make it unforgettable
Destination Ontario can help you create an unforgettable summer. From ideas on where to find the best waterfalls, to the best ice cream parlours in the province, the program has all the info you need ...
Aug 08, 2023
New folk school opens in Delta
Plum Hollow Folk is a new folk school at Blythewold Wild Heritage Centre in Delta. Folks schools are common in Danish traditions, and teach skills like knitting, art, writing and more. Laura Redman ha...
Aug 08, 2023
Deal reached: CUPE Local 2577 members return to work Tuesday following strike action
The strike is over for CUPE Local 2577 workers at Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. A deal was reached between the union and the organization by the slimmest of margins. U...
Aug 08, 2023
Almonte, Carleton Place hospitals receive recognition for service
Accreditation Canada's review of Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital showed both met 93% of their standards, resulting in Accreditation with Commendation for b...
Aug 08, 2023
