Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
LGL HU: No local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, outbreaks down to 3
The latest COVID-19 update from the Lanark Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit shows no current hospitalizations in their jurisdiction. The number of deaths related to the virus since the pandemi...
Jul 06, 2022
Today on In Focus: Injury prevention and a pandemic update with the health unit
We get the latest from the health unit today on the pandemic on the local front, and hear about injury prevention, especially during the summer months. Don't miss a single episode! Sign up for Hometow...
Jul 06, 2022
Local Doctor says staffing crisis at home and abroad is nothing new - calls for immediate action by the Ford government
The CO-Chair of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians isn't mincing words when it comes to why there's a shortage of health care staff province-wide and across the country. Perth's Dr. Alla...
Jul 06, 2022 Dr. Alan Drummond (Photo: Twitter @alandrummond2)
You can almost hear the music.... Stewart Park Festival fast approaching, still needs volunteers
The Stewart Park Festival is still looking for volunteers to help support the event, which is coming up next weekend. It's the first time in two years the festival is being held. It runs from July 15-...
Jul 06, 2022
First ever MBC Community First Scholarship honourees announced - local student earns $500
The winners of the My Broadcasting Corporation Community First Scholarship have been announced and a local student is among them. A student who wants to dedicate herself to studying youth mental healt...
Jul 06, 2022
Improving pandemic situation leads to COVID-19 screening policy shifts at two local hospitals
You'll notice a big change if you visit the hospital in Almonte or Carleton Place. They've changed their COVID-19 screening protocols as numbers of cases continue to decline. There are no longer staff...
Jul 06, 2022
In Focus: The return of the Community Centre Without Walls at Pep
Suzanne Rintoul from Pep joins us to talk about the return of the Community Centre Without Walls social program for seniors and other offerings from the therapeutic centre. Find out more at www.morepe...
Jul 05, 2022
Perth emergency department to remain closed beyond this week
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) has announced additional emergency department staff have contracted COVID-19 and as a result, will not be able to reopen the Perth emergency depart...
Jul 05, 2022
Perth's Dr. Alan Drummond speak about his Emergency Department's closure and staffing in the province
The Emergency Department at the Perth Site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital remains closed thanks to COVID-19 and staffing issues. On Monday, we heard from the President and CEO of the ...
Jul 05, 2022
SFPDH President and CEO Cohen: Even one sick day call would prolong ER dept. closure in Perth
The President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Michael Cohen, says they hope to re-open the Perth site's Emergency Department on Thursday. But staffing issues could change that...
Jul 05, 2022 Photo: Town of Perth
