Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Interesting week expected in Education Workers talks
After two days of talks late last week turned up nothing, the union representing 55-thousand Ontario education workers requested what's known as a "no board" report. That could put CUPE, the union rep...
Oct 10, 2022
What's open and closed for the holiday
Forget something that you need to complete your Thanksgiving dinner? You'll have to head to Perth or Smiths Falls to get it as the holiday means closures in the region. Perth and Smiths Falls are the ...
Oct 10, 2022
In Focus: Sue Brandum and Scott Hortop
Sue Brandum and Scott Hortop with Climate Network Lanark share tips on backyard composting as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Oct 07, 2022
Carleton Place Mayoral Candidates - three different visions to choose from on Election Day
Carleton Place residents have the choice between three candidates for Mayor in the upcoming municipal election: Current Mayor Doug Black, current Councillor Toby Randell, and newcomer and local develo...
Oct 07, 2022
Brooke Henderson inspires students, gets special honour, at surprise visit to Chimo Elementary
Quite the surprise for students at Chimo Elementary yesterday, as a famous alumni made an unannounced visit to the school. Brooke Henderson stopped by her Alma Matter, to speak to students, and quite ...
Oct 07, 2022 Photo: Chimo Elementary School, UCDSB Facebook
Having cell issues? Could be related to cellphone tower damage
The OPP is looking into some damage done to cell towers across Eastern Ontario. The provincial force is asking anyone that sees any suspicious activity whatsoever near a cell tower to call police righ...
Oct 07, 2022
OPP set for Operation Impact, long-weekend road safety blitz
The OPP in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville will be taking part in Operation Impact this long weekend, a five-day traffic safety blitz targeting high-risk driving behaviours. The campaign begins today and...
Oct 07, 2022
Education talks: Premier Ford won't budge when it comes to keeping workers in schools
Parents with children in schools, take note: Premier Doug Ford is warning education workers who voted 96.5 per cent in favour of a strike mandate that he won't budge on keeping classrooms free of disr...
Oct 07, 2022
In Focus - Carleton Place Mayoral Candidates Round Table
Its our first Mayoral Candidates round table. We welcome the candidates from Carleton Place: Andreas Foutanellas, Doug Black, and Toby Randall.
Oct 06, 2022
Hometown Hockey Schedule: Here's where your local teams are playing this weekend and on Thanksgiving Monday
The local rinks are empty Thursday night, but it will be a busy weekend, and we have a couple of holiday Monday games for you. Friday: In the EOJHL the Perth Blue Wings host the Smiths Falls Jr B Bear...
Oct 06, 2022
