Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
More funds raised for Harvey St. fire victims, many still displaced
The Table Community Food Centre's provided an update on their Harvey Street fundraiser. The community has donated $22,000 to help those displaced from the April fire. Residents have yet to return to t...
May 31, 2023 listener submitted photo
Two Ottawa roads finish in the top 10 worst roads in province
The annual CAA Worst Roads advocacy campaign is marking its 20th year. For the past two decades, the campaign has given decision-makers a snapshot of the roads that the public perceives as not meeting...
May 31, 2023
Perth physicians receive Lanark County support to create family health team
16 family physicians across the town of Perth want to form a Perth Family Health Team. As we told you earlier, Dr. Bob VanNoppen and Dr. Shelly Xu received a letter of support from the town to do exac...
May 31, 2023
It's time to talk about ticks
Our discussion on invasive insects and ticks on Saturday's All About the House brought some great off-air feedback. A local family physician pointed to our local health unit for the low-down on what t...
May 31, 2023
Lanark County OPP investigating "suspicious," Carleton Place fire
The Lanark County OPP with assistance from the Carleton Place Fire Department is investigating a fire that occurred at a vacant building on Emily Street. On May 29th just before 4:00 p.m., officers at...
May 31, 2023
Strategic Plan needs more work before greenlight from Smiths Falls council
The new strategic plan isn't quite ready for the stamp of approval from Smiths Falls council. During last week's committee of the whole meeting, various concerns were raised surrounding the proposed 2...
May 31, 2023
In Focus - Sherryl Smith, Coordinator Bridging Generations-Age Friendly Pakenham
Sherryl Smith, Coordinator Bridging Generations-Age Friendly Pakenham speaks to us about a special health and wellness fair coming up at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham on Thursday.
May 30, 2023
Pollinator habitats alright with Carleton Place council
Last week Carleton Place council passed bylaws to support pollinator habitats in town. Lake 88's Brian Turner tuned in and brings us this report
May 30, 2023
Car seats a focus during Child Safety Week
This is Child Safety Week across Canada, and our local health unit is taking aim at proper car seat installation and selection. Dr. Linna Li, our Medical Officer of Health says making sure you have th...
May 30, 2023
Vital Signs report shows housing, wealth gap, mental health remain biggest local concerns
The Perth and District Community Foundation presented its Vital Signs report to Lanark County's Economic Development Committee last week. The report intended for stakeholders is a check-in with the co...
May 30, 2023
