Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Emergency department at Almonte General Hospital to close Thursday night, reopen Friday morning
The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital will close once again from 7 p.m. tonight until 7am tomorrow. The AGH say that's due to a nursing shortage. The rest of the hospital is still open ...
May 18, 2023
In Focus - Parks Canada Operations Manager, Mark Brus
Parks Canada Operations Manager, Mark Brus joins us to set up the upcoming season on the Rideau Canal, which gets underway this weekend.
May 18, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 31 - Making sure the training is complete
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 no. 31 which says the provin...
May 18, 2023
Catch up clinics continue: Make sure your child's shots are up to date
The Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Linna Li, wants to ensure that local kids have all the shots they need. The clincis run in different spots around the three counties from 2 until 7, ad...
May 18, 2023
Almonte Curling Club Almonte Cup Bonspiel Raises Nearly $8,500 for Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation
The Almonte Curling Club recently hosted the highly anticipated Almonte Cup Bonspiel, attracting a total of 64 enthusiastic curlers on March 24 and 25. This exciting event not only showcased the talen...
May 18, 2023
Former MPP Hillier waits on trial decision
In the ongoing legal proceedings of Randy Hillier, a decision regarding his request for a trial venue change outside Ottawa has been postponed for an additional two weeks. Superior Court Justice Kevin...
May 17, 2023 Former MPP Randy Hillier (file photo)
AGHFM offers great opportunity for local students
High school students looking to learn more about working in the healthcare field, can look into the week-long Junior Volunteer Summer Program at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor. The pr...
May 17, 2023
Crime Stoppers Report: OPP Seeks Assistance in Identifying Two Women Involved in Retail Thefts on Gore Street, Perth
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public's help in locating two women connected to two retail theft incidents that occurred on Gore Street in Perth. These incidents took place around ...
May 17, 2023
Mystery solved: Remains found near Amherstview identified as man missing since 1983
A 40-year mystery has been solved. Police have found the remains of a man missing since 1983 in Lake Ontario, just south of our listening area near Amherstview. Lennox and Addington OPP and the Search...
May 17, 2023 David Hannah (OPP Photo)
Rideau Lakes Township By-Election Results: Paula Banks Wins in Ward 1 - Bastard and South Burgess
The eagerly anticipated results of the Rideau Lakes Township By-Election in Ward 1 - Bastard and South Burgess have been announced. Paula Banks emerged as the winner, securing victory by a margin of n...
May 17, 2023
