Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Streak broken: Two local COVID-19 hospitalizations
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is now reporting two local COVID-19-related hospitalizations in the three counties. That's up from none on Wednesday. None are in ICUs. The number o...
Jul 08, 2022
Updated 3:30pm: Rogers outage continues - 'Today we have let you down,' company tweets
A widespread outage continues to affect much of the Rogers network. Several businesses do not have Interac services, meaning debit machines are down. Many can still accept credit cards. The outage is ...
Jul 08, 2022
Dr. Moore mulling over timing of 4th COVID-19 vaccine shots for all
We could find out next week when fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines become available for all in Ontario. Our province's top doctor, Kieran Moore, says they are considering expanding eligibility for fou...
Jul 08, 2022
Be safe, and have fun on the water this weekend: The LGL HU reflects on injury prevention
The health unit is reflecting on Injury Prevention Day, which passed on July 5th to make some recommendations as many in the region get ready to take to the water this weekend. Public Health Nurse Tor...
Jul 08, 2022 Photo: LGL HU
With tough times facing all, a local coalition is urging local candidates to make food security a campaign priority
Local health, environmental and food organizations from across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville are urging municipal election candidates to include food security in their platforms. The group says with the...
Jul 08, 2022
Amazing accomplishment! Perth resident shines on national fitness stage
Recently a Perth resident placed first in a Canadian fitness competition. Our Bob Perreault caught up with Karen and Jeff Wright, to talk about Karen's success. Click the player below to have a listen...
Jul 08, 2022
Canada Day week OPP Blitz sees more than 14k charges laid
The OPP laid 14,068 charges during what they're calling "Canada Day week" from June 25th to July 3rd. During the campaign, the OPP targeted cars, trucks and vans, on off-road vehicles, and boats and o...
Jul 08, 2022
They're back! Local golfers raise $45,000 in return of the UCDSB's Champions for Kids Golf Tourney
More than 160 golfers, volunteers and community members, golfed for the annual Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids Foundation on Wednesday. After a COVID-19 hiatus, the annual fundra...
Jul 08, 2022
Close call: Smiths Falls Police talk overdose prevention after local woman revived by officers
Smiths Falls Police say they have seen a spike in overdose related incidents in recent days. One Thursday afternoon saw officers use naloxone to revive a woman. Anyone with someone using drugs should ...
Jul 08, 2022
Brockville volunteer honoured with Order of St. John Medal for years of service
After seven years as a volunteer Medical First Responder for St. John Ambulance, Brockville's Gloria Madden has been recognized for her dedication and service. At a ceremony in Ottawa, Madden received...
Jul 08, 2022
