Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Undeck the Halls? Here's how to dispose of your Christmas tree in Perth
The Town of Perth says Christmas trees will be collected during the week of January 9th - January 13th. They ask that you please get them ready for the curb by taking off all the decorations. Leave th...
Dec 29, 2022
CKW Recommendation no. 15: Learn as we go, not well after the fact
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 15 with falls under the System Approaches,...
Dec 29, 2022
Vow to quit smoking? Our health unit can help
Quitting smoking and vaping isn't easy, but the Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit says people should consider it. Cessation Coordinator Debbie McIntyre says you do start to see the health be...
Dec 29, 2022
All set for a New Year's dip! Perth Polar Plunge ready to resume
The Perth Polar Bear Plunge is just a couple of days away. The annual event makes its return after a two year-pandemic induced hiatus. President and co-founder Dave Lavery says despite restrictions, t...
Dec 29, 2022
Recycling pickup delayed at some Smiths Falls homes
The town of Smiths Falls says due to the amount of snowfall and the ongoing snow removal activities, some recycling bins weren't accessible to crews picking them up yesterday. But they say if that hap...
Dec 29, 2022
Winning Million Dollar ticket sold in Carleton Place... but not to me.
A group of five co-workers is celebrating a million dollar Lotto Max Maxmillions win. Although none of the five live in our region, their winning ticket was bought at Mitchell's Your Independent Groce...
Dec 29, 2022
Pharmacists in LLG and across Ontario get more prescription powers as of Jan. 1st
In just a matter of days, you'll be able to walk in to pharmacies across Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, and walk out with prescription medications for 13 more ailments. The province announced Wednesday...
Dec 28, 2022
Condolences pour in country-wide after south-western OPP officer killed in the line of duty
Condolences are pouring in from police services across the country after an OPP officer was shot and died later in hospital south of Hamilton. Lanark County OPP and the Smiths Falls Police Service and...
Dec 28, 2022
Rise in education levels recorded in Rideau Lakes
Rideau Lakes is reporting a rise in education levels among residents, according to data from the most recent census. The township says the increase can be credited to residents looking for opportuniti...
Dec 28, 2022
Area outdoor rinks not quite ready for skating just yet
The town of Perth is asking for a bit of patience when it comes to the outdoor skating rinks in town. That's because fluctuating temperatures mean they can't get them up and running just yet. They're ...
Dec 28, 2022
