Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Dog Park seekers approach new council in Perth
Perth council's first committee of the whole meeting quickly went to the dogs on Tuesday as their first public delegation was a group proposing a new off-leash park. Spokesperson of the Friends of Lea...
Nov 18, 2022
Smiths Falls Councillor Dawn Quinn excited to be back in public office
Far from a new face to public life, Dawn Quinn is back and getting her second "first-term," as a Smiths Falls councillor. In reality, this'll be her fifth term in the role but is back in the seat afte...
Nov 18, 2022
In Focus - Perth and District Community Foundation's new Indigenous Youth Award
Kay Rogers joins us to talk about the Perth and District Community Foundation's new Indigenous Youth Award.
Nov 17, 2022
CKW Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 9 - Restorative Justice approach could play a role for survivors
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 9 which says, Explore incorporating restorative jus...
Nov 17, 2022
DNE Gun Range - Owner speaks to noise, environmental impact and safety
Over the past two days we've been talking about a planned private gun range for Drummond/North Elmsley just outside Perth. There's concern from residents about noise and the environmental impact, amon...
Nov 17, 2022 Photo by JP Valery on UnSplash
CDSBEO picks experience for leadership roles, welcomes new Trustee for SF, Brockville and Leeds
Long-time Catholic District School Board Trustee Sue Wilson has been elected as Board Chair for the upcoming term. The Prescott-Russell County Trustee will be serving her first term as Chair since bec...
Nov 17, 2022 CDSBEO Board Chair Sue Wilson and Director of Education Laurie Corrigan
Come on in! Algonquin College Perth Campus to host open house today
The Perth Campus of Algonquin College is hosting an Open House tonight to show off their programs and offer information for new students and people looking to make a career change. You can explore pro...
Nov 17, 2022 Algonquin College's Perth Campus
Slip sliding away... plenty of minor collisions welcome the region's first major snowfall
Yesterday's first snowfall of the season went about as expected on the roads, with lots of minor collisions throughout the region. OPP in Lanark and Leeds Grenville responded to multiple cars in ditch...
Nov 17, 2022
Who has the best soup in Lanark County? New service for victims of abuse set to host SoupShare
Shelter Movers, a national, volunteer-powered charity that provides free moving and storage to people experiencing abuse, have recently expanded to Lanark County through a partnership with Lanark Coun...
Nov 17, 2022
KDH extends COVID-19 Assessment centre hours as virus triple threat hits the region
The Kemptville District Hospital says the North Grenville COVID-19 Assessment Centre, found at the Kemptville Campus across from the hospital, has expanded its hours of operation. They're doing so to ...
Nov 17, 2022 Kemptville District Hospital
