Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Lanark County OPP investigating gunshot report in Carleton Place
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is looking into reports of a possible gunshot in the Sussex and Princess Street area. They say it happened around midnight on Saturday. If...
May 15, 2023
UCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Berry steps down
A Ward 7 Trustee with the Upper Canada District School Board officially resigned Wednesday due to personal reasons. Larry Berry stepped down from his position after being first elected in 2018, and wo...
May 15, 2023
Smiths Falls Heritage House opens Thursday
The Smiths Falls Heritage House opens for the season Thursday. The museum will be open five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 5pm.m Entrance for the public will be by donation for the re...
May 15, 2023
Lanark County rescinds COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff
Lanark County has rescinded its COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff. The county implemented a mandatory policy in September 2021 at a time where many governments and workplaces were doing so, before...
May 15, 2023
Tay River Health Centre, Sharbot Lake Family Health Team hope to join forces to expand local healthcare
The Tay River Health Centre and Sharbot Lake Family Health Team are collaborating to come together as one to provide greater healthcare services in Perth and the surrounding area. Upon approval by the...
May 15, 2023 Dr. Taylor Ferrier and Kathryn Ransom-Hodges of Tay River Health Centre
In Focus - Dr Shelley Ball, author of Lyme Disease, Ticks and You
Dr Shelley Ball, author of Lyme Disease, Ticks and You, discusses the latest information about the disease and how we can protect ourselves and our pets from tick bite infections.
May 12, 2023
Carleton Place residents weigh in on town's official plan
Carleton Place residents had a chance to weigh in on amendments to the town's official plan at a recent special meeting. While the majority of resident speakers had concerns with increased density as ...
May 12, 2023
Some reminders for ongoing construction in Perth
Construction season is underway in Perth. Two big projects have started. One is the Mary Street Reconstruction. It should be done by early October. There will be shut downs throughout the project and ...
May 12, 2023
"Lanark County Highlights," the new approach to county's harvest festival
There's a change being made to an annual tradition in Lanark County. Instead of a featured local municipality this year at the Lanark County Harvest Festival, County Council has approved featuring "La...
May 12, 2023
Perth council, staff share well wishes for retiring Shannon Baillon
Perth's director of community services Shannon Baillon attended her final council meeting Tuesday before a well-earned retirement. After a long career, Baillon shared some thoughts in her final moment...
May 12, 2023
