Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
CDSBEO and UCDSB schools will be closed Friday if CUPE workers walk
The union representing more than 50,000 education workers in the province, including hundreds in the Catholic District School Board of Ontario and the Upper Canada District School Board are planning t...
Nov 01, 2022
Serious shots fired in Labour dispute between CUPE and Ford Government
Members of Ontario's legislature were debating a bill early this morning that would impose a contract on education workers and ban them from striking. The Progressive Conservative government has order...
Nov 01, 2022 Stephen Lecce (file photo)
Lanark County Council in Lame Duck mode
Lanark County Council is in Lame Duck status right now. That's because 10 councillors are departing to be replaced by newcomers around the horseshoe after the municipal elections last month. Lame Duck...
Nov 01, 2022 Lanark County Council (file photo)
Become a lifesaver: Volunteer with the Smiths Falls Fire Department today
Smiths Falls has joined the ranks of Fire Departments across Ontario seeking more volunteer firefighters. Chief Rick Chesebrough says it takes a dedicated person. There's no cost to volunteers and the...
Nov 01, 2022
Leaf pickup underway across the region - See you later, beautiful colours
Fall curbside leaf collection is underway in many of the communities in our listening area. And there's a few things to remember. Local Public Works departments, like the one in Carleton Place, are re...
Nov 01, 2022
Small fire snuffed out outside Perth, serves as Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector reminder
Firefighters were called to a home outside Perth this weekend for a small fire that is serving as a reminder to us all. DNE-Tay Valley Fire Rescue says a small fire started in a residence on Otty Way ...
Nov 01, 2022
In Focus - Wendy Mitchell, Chapter Director for Shelter Movers Ottawa
Wendy Mitchell, Chapter Director for Shelter Movers Ottawa tells us what they're all about, their move into Lanark County, and a special awareness event coming up in Carleton Place.
Oct 31, 2022
Making sure Halloween's a Treat: OPP talks safety ahead of the big night
Kids all across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville are getting their costumes ready and dreaming about all the candy they 'll be getting tonight for Halloween. That has the OPP wants the nigh to be all about...
Oct 31, 2022
Legion's Poppy Campaign now more environmentally friendly
For the first time in its rich history, the Royal Canadian Legion's Poppy Campaign for Remembrance Day features biodegradable poppies. Right now they're mixing in the old stock, but expect to be using...
Oct 31, 2022 Mayor Doug Black received the first poppy in Carleton Place from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 President and Veteran, Peter Schaffer.
Crime Stoppers: Police looking for man acting suspiciously in Perth
Lanark County OPP are looking for your help to find a person that was seen acting suspiciously in Perth last Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Early in the morning that day, at approximately 3:50 a.m., a man desc...
Oct 31, 2022
