Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 36 - Coordinating Services and case management
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 36 which says the gov...
Jul 06, 2023
In Focus - Dr. Lina Li and Jenny Vandermeer, Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
On today's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with Dr. Lina Li and Public Health Nurse Jenny Vandermeer with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit about injury prevention, and safety around swim...
Jul 05, 2023
We asked you: Traditional Fireworks or Drone Lightshows?
Fireworks or drones? The question of which is the preferred choice for dazzling displays has sparked a lively debate. In recent years, drone light shows have gained popularity, gradually overshadowing...
Jul 05, 2023
Blood clinics rolling through listening area
Blood donation comes to mind every few months when the clinic rolls through town, but have you ever wondered what the blood you donate is used for? Maureen MacFarlane, Community Development Manager wi...
Jul 05, 2023
Carleton Place man wins $100,000 on lottery crossword
A Carleton Place man is $100,000 richer after an Instant Crossword Tripler. Wayne Thake was playing the OLG game when he noticed he uncovered multiple words, and said he was very surprised when he lea...
Jul 05, 2023
Village of Westport now houses Paramedic Response Unit to reduce wait times for patients
A Paramedic Response Unit, or PRU, is now operating out of the Westport fire hall. The Village as well as North Leeds will have coverage of the paramedic from 9:00am to 9:00pm seven days a week. A PRU...
Jul 05, 2023 Locals, paramedics and dignitaries were on hand at the Westport fire hall last week to welcome the new PRU.
Beat the heat in Lanark, Carleton Place with cooling centres open Wednesday and Thursday
Escape the heat today with a pair of local cooling centres. ConnectWell Community Health is operating one in Lanark Village and Carleton Place both today (July 5) and tomorrow (July 6). You're invited...
Jul 05, 2023
OPP seeking Perth theft suspect
The Lanark County OPP are seeking your help to identify a suspect. Police say a theft occurred at an unidentified business on Canada Day in Perth. They've posted a clear photo of the suspected woman o...
Jul 05, 2023
Win 2023 Car or Cash for Healthcare lottery winning ticket revealed
If you bought a ticket for the Win 2023 Car or Cash for Healthcare lottery, check your ticket. The grand prize draw took place on Friday night at the Pakenham General Store soon after the Canada Day E...
Jul 04, 2023
Will our listening area feel the impact of the Hollywood writers strike?
The film and television industry's writers strike continues in the US, but what does that mean for Canada, and our local film industry? Christmas movies are a big draw, with many filmed in our listeni...
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