Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Staying active a key for seniors healthy lifestyle
Call it unlocking the Fountain of Youth. The Health Unit is urging seniors to embrace social opportunities for a vibrant life by engaging in social activities. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li t...
Jul 14, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County seeking mentors to reduce waitlist
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is seeking mentors to address their waitlist. If you can spare a few hours a week to mentor a child, or Little, you're asked to reach out to them. They curren...
Jul 14, 2023
"Hit the Brakes," Lanark County drafting speed management policy
Lanark County has launched a public consultation to address speeding. The goal of the speed management policy is to determine a standard approach for evaluating and addressing requests from the public...
Jul 14, 2023 nerissa's ring / CC
Stewart Festival kicks off in Perth Friday for three days of free music
The Stewart Park Festival kicks off today in Perth with amazing acts on the main stages in the park itself, nighttime shows at the Crystal Palace, workshops, and as we hear from Artistic Director Jame...
Jul 14, 2023
"I think there's a lot of non-profits that could build more," Ontario Minister of Affairs and Housing Steve Clark weighs in on affordability
Ontario Minister of Affairs and Housing Steve Clark does feel the demand for affordable housing rapidly outpacing the ability to supply it can get a little overwhelming at times. But he says it's an a...
Jul 14, 2023 MPP Steve Clark (file photo)
In Focus - Pivotal Help's Breanna Bedor
Pivotal Help's Breanna Bedor joins us to the tell us about their next funding window which is July 22, which will see more residents of Smiths Falls, Perth, CP or Lanark village with their mental heal...
Jul 13, 2023
Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: Take Immediate Action When Bad Weather Strikes
Conditions are currently favorable for the formation of severe thunderstorms that may potentially spawn tornadoes, along with the risk of strong winds and heavy rainfall. Residents in the Lake 88 list...
Jul 13, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 37 - Building a specialized network of services to address IPV perpetration
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 37 which says, as new...
Jul 13, 2023
New long-term care home in Athens has a name following $500,000 donation from Tackaberry family
The new long-term care facility in Athens has a name. The 192-bed home has been named the G. Tackaberry and Family Home, following a $500,000 donation by the Tackaberry Family. The family donated an a...
Jul 13, 2023
Unionized workers at Family and Children's Services of Leeds and Grenville now on strike
A strike is now underway by members of CUPE Local 2577 which has caused a labor disruption for Family and Children's Services of Leeds and Grenville. During this time there will be restricted access t...
Jul 13, 2023
