Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
UCDSB and CDSBEO schools to close if CUPE workers strike
The potential CUPE strike means that schools will be closed in our listening area unless a deal is reached with the province first. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario says if the wo...
Nov 17, 2022
Shawn Pankow geared up for third mayoral term
Mayor Shawn Pankow is excited to continue to be at the helm of what is the 137th edition of a Smiths Falls council. He says there's lots of big decisions and projects on the way over the course of the...
Nov 16, 2022
In Focus - Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li
It's our weekly chat with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li.
Nov 16, 2022
The latest: CUPE issues strike notice on behalf of Education Workers as talks break down
CUPE has filed a five-day strike notice on behalf of its 55,000 Ontario education workers after talks for a new contract came to a crashing halt once again. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the g...
Nov 16, 2022 CUPE's Laura Walton addresses the media after the strike notice was given
Here comes the snow - and reminders to drive really careful out there
Our local Police services are reminding drivers that snowy conditions mean we have change our driving habits. Smiths Falls Police Service Constable Aaron Tompkins has some points to keep top of mind. ...
Nov 16, 2022
DNE Gun Range saga: Township says there's much to consider
On Tuesday, we told you that Drummond/North Elmsley has received dozens and dozens of letters outlining concerns with a potential gun range on the site of the old OPP range within their boarders. The ...
Nov 16, 2022
Hunter missing for 20 hours found safe - He hadn't shown up when expected
A search and rescue operation in Mississippi Mills was launched after a hunter didn't return home when he was supposed to. Lanark County OPP reported they were successful in finding the missing man. T...
Nov 16, 2022
Two more local COVID-19 related deaths added in Health Unit's weekly report
Another two local COVID-19 related deaths were reported over the last week, bringing the total to 137 in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville since the beginning of the pandemic. The number of new high risk c...
Nov 16, 2022
New Perth Mayor Judy Brown set for next term after taking oath of office
It was a night of inaugurations across the County last night as several communities witnessed the swearing in of new municipal councils. In Perth, Town Clerk Susan Beckel placed the chain of office on...
Nov 16, 2022 The 2022-2026 Perth Town Council
CP Mayor Toby Randell sworn in, ready for a collaborative approach
Carleton Place officially welcomed its new town council in a well-attended event at the town hall. Newly elected Mayor, Toby Randell pinned his hopes for the upcoming term on gathering information fro...
Nov 16, 2022 Carleton Place Council 2022-2026
