Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
UCDSB, CDSBEO cancel buses, close schools Friday
The Upper Canada District School Board announced in a brief media release the closure of all schools in its district and cancelations of its school buses. They made the decision ahead of an intense wi...
Dec 22, 2022
In Focus: The one and only Santa Claus!
Once a year, we get to speak with the big guy himself! Click below to listen to this year's exclusive chat with the one, the only Santa!
Dec 22, 2022
Winter Storm Warning issued for Lake 88 listening area
A winter Storm Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for our entire listening area. The weather agency says snow will begin this evening and change to rain by tomorrow morning. We could get up...
Dec 22, 2022
Ahead of the Storm: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says keep your health top of mind
There's a lot to keep in mind as a storm approaches, and that includes how to keep warm if the power goes out. Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Hea...
Dec 22, 2022
Ahead of the Storm: Hydro Crews set to respond
Hydro One crews are ready to deal with any storm-related power outages. The utility is urging customers to be ready for potential outages by making sure their emergency kits are stocked up. If your li...
Dec 22, 2022 Photo: Hydro One
Ahead of the Storm: Check on nieghbours, family, and friends, especially those who could use a hand
It's important to make sure we stay healthy during bad storms. Stay warm, make sure you eat. And as Public Health Nurse Jenny Vandermer says, check in on your neighbours when things get bad. She says ...
Dec 22, 2022 Photo: Google Nest
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 14: Open the lines of communication even wider
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. 14 which says: Create a "Universal RMS" re...
Dec 22, 2022
Perth Town Hall begins a holiday break today (Thursday)
Like many other municipalities in our region, Perth is taking a holiday break. The Town hall will close today at noon, and won't re-open again until next Wednesday, the 28th. Other town-run services w...
Dec 22, 2022
Enjoy the water... in any form! Carleton Place offers free holiday swims and skates
Not to be outdone by neighbouring communities, the Town of Carleton Place has some free public activities over the holidays, in case you're looking for some family fun. There will be skating several t...
Dec 22, 2022
In Focus - Our weekly house call with the Health Unit's Dr. Linna Li
We have another important update from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li. Find out more at www.healthunit.org
Dec 21, 2022
