Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no 13: Sharing weapons information during IPV cases
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 13: Require all police services to immediately info...
Dec 15, 2022
Low income renter? Here's the scoop on the one-time payout to help you get by
Lower-income Renters can now apply for a one-time top up of $500 to the Canada Housing Benefit from the Federal Government. The money is a one-time payment of $500 to eligible lower-income renters exp...
Dec 15, 2022
Some pre-budget moves made in Mississippi Mills to address pressing matters
Mississippi Mills Council held a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday to review the draft 2023 budget. Because the election has them pressed for time this year, Council chose to provide pre-budget appro...
Dec 15, 2022
Be careful! Local firefighters plead for caution over the holidays
Local Fire Departments want to make sure your holiday is a safe one. They're out with reminders about fire safety and the holidays. The tips include making sure that your smoke-CO2 detectors are worki...
Dec 15, 2022
Water hikes expected in Carleton place as budget talks roll along
Water rates in Carleton Place are proposed to rise next year and were on the table at council's meeting on Tuesday night. Citing an increase in salaries and contracted services' costs, town treasurer ...
Dec 15, 2022
Carleton Place Council makes amendment to boost residential density as population expansion continues
At Carleton Place council's final meeting of the year on Tuesday, approval was given for a major boost in residential density. Lepine Construction's proposal was to build three 4-storey apartment buil...
Dec 15, 2022
Special Weather Statement in effect - Snow, snow and more snow is on the way
A special weather statement is in effect for the Lake 88 listening area that says heavy snow is expected to begin falling Thursday night and continue through Friday. Lighter snow will fall until Satur...
Dec 14, 2022
Got your gifts in the mail yet? No? What are you waiting for??
If you haven't gotten your Christmas card or gifts for the holidays in the mail yet, what are you waiting for? Canada Post says if you're shipping a package locally, you have until Dec. 20 to send it ...
Dec 14, 2022
Local non-profits to see funding through Trillium Grants
Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP John Jordan has announced more than $525,000 in capital grant funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help 6 non-profit organizations in the riding deliver com...
Dec 14, 2022
Smiths Falls 'energy audit' yields good results
In 2017, Smiths Falls council enlisted the help of Honeywell to investigate energy efficient projects in 18 identified buildings and from 2019, track the progress through the years. The total cost for...
Dec 14, 2022
