Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Lanark County finds use for government funding through re-pavement project
Lanark County awarded a contract last week to Ottawa D Squared to repave the parking lot at the Moffatt and Caldwell Street properties in Carleton Place. Housing Services Manager Shawna Stone said the...
Aug 16, 2022
A horse, a porcupine, and a turkey. Lanark County OPP field 405 calls for service last week
The Lanark County OPP responded to 405 calls for service last week. From August 8th to the 15th, the detachment fielded 37 motor vehicle collisions, which included one incident each involving a porcup...
Aug 16, 2022
In Focus - MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, John Jordan
We welcome the new MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, John Jordan who talks about the work he's doing for the riding and in his new role as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care.
Aug 15, 2022 MPP John Jordan
Lanark County looking to clamp down on dangerous driving around school buses
A staff report is making its way to Lanark County chambers regarding bus safety throughout the region. It was a piece of new business added by councilor Steve Fournier, who said it was an issue brough...
Aug 15, 2022
MPP John Jordan discusses hospital staff shortages, closures
Staff shortages across Ontario hospitals continue to create issues in all corners of healthcare including emergency departments. MPP for Lanark-Frontenac Kingston John Jordan tells Lake 88 a long-last...
Aug 15, 2022
In Focus - Lyme Disease sufferer, Cecile Gough
Lyme Disease sufferer, Cecile Gough credits U.S. doctors with helping her on the road to recovery.
Aug 12, 2022
Local COVID Hospitalizations hold at five as we head into the weekend
The number of COVID-19 related patients in hospitals across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville has held steady at five. The Leeds Grenville and Lanark Health Unit also reports that there is no longer anyone ...
Aug 12, 2022
2021 Lanark County audit shows healthy bottom line
Lanark County heard their 2021 audit report from KPMG Wednesday, and it was good signs all around. The county's debt saw a steady decrease and the reserves were boosted, which councilor Richard Kidd c...
Aug 12, 2022
Dead tree removal set to resume next week in Perth - may cause traffic delays on Gore St.
The Town of Perth will be taking more dead trees down on Gore St. next week. Crews will be out continuing the work of ultimately replacing dead trees along one of Perth's busiest streets. It will real...
Aug 12, 2022 The circled trees are targeted for removal. (Photo: Google Maps)
Bring on the summer fun! Most area beaches are open this weekend
With a beautiful weekend ahead, you may be thinking about dropping by one of our area beaches to cool off and just for some summer fun. The latest testing results from the Leeds Grenville and Lanark H...
Aug 12, 2022
