Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Multiple municipalities across Lanark, Frontenac counties considered at extreme risk for forest fires
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says a large chunk of the province is at an extreme risk of a forest fire. That includes local areas and towns such as Lanark, Carleton Place, Mississipp...
Jun 01, 2023
Health and Wellness fair comes to Packenham
There's a Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Bridging Generations in Pakenham today, and it aims to help people stay in their homes longer. Coordinator of Bridging Generations-Age Friendly Pakenham, S...
Jun 01, 2023
Canopy Growth inks $2.2 million exclusivity deal with Indiva Ltd
Canopy Growth has signed a deal with Indiva Limited and have secured exclusive rights to manufacture, distribute and sell Wana branded edible products across Canada. Canopy Growth, which announced ear...
Jun 01, 2023
Martin Whyte discuses next steps in fight for commercial gun range
Martin Whyte is keeping the fight alive for a commercial gun range in Drummond/North Elmsley. After having council deny his rezoning application in April, Whyte took some time to consider his options ...
Jun 01, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 33 - Addressing Perpetrators of IPV
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 33 which says the pro...
Jun 01, 2023
CHEO telethon takes place Sunday, Perth Civitan hosting breakfast
Odds are if your family hasn't used the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, you know one that has. The CHEO telethon is this weekend, and you can help out by having a bite at the Perth Civitan on ...
Jun 01, 2023
Training session at Notre Dame Catholic High School involving simulated smoke Saturday
Lanark County OPP in partnership with the Carleton Place Fire Department and Lanark County Paramedic Service will be conducting a training exercise on the property of Notre Dame Catholic High School i...
Jun 01, 2023
Indigenous Healing Circle unveiling in Perth Sunday
You're invited to join the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation for the inauguration of the new Indigenous Healing Circle at Last Duel Park this Sunday. The circle itself is part of t...
Jun 01, 2023
Lanark Highlands, Carleton Place issue full fire bans
Lanark Highlands Fire told Lake 88 a fire ban has been issued for their jurisdiction as the hot, dry conditions continue. Carleton Place have issued a ban as well, sharing the news on social media. Th...
Jun 01, 2023
In Focus - Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGL Health Unit
Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGL Health Unit is back for her weekly chat. Learn more at www.healthunit.org
May 31, 2023
