Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
60+ can now book fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines - Dr. Stewart agrees with the move
Those who are 60 years-old or older can now book their fourth dose, or second booster, of a COVID-19 vaccine. Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewa...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: AGH
Bridge in Beckwith Township dedicated to fallen officer John A.C. Behan
A bridge in Beckwith Township at Cemetery Side Road, over highway 7, has been dedicated to Officer Constable John A. C. Behan, who died in a motor vehicle collision on April 14, 1956, while on patrol ...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: OPP Facebook
Ontario set to welcome about 40,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war - here's how to help locally
The province is expecting about 40-thousand Ukrainians displaced by the Russian Invasion to arrive in Ontario under a new emergency travel authorization. Premier Doug Ford told reporters Wednesday tha...
Apr 07, 2022 Photo: UADSC.org
Status Quo suggested for intersection of concern in Perth
Perth Director of Environmental Services Grant Machan was recommending the status quo on the Chetwynd Craig Streets intersection at Perth council's committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday. After com...
Apr 07, 2022
Local Jr. Hockey teams have the night off, but you can get your fix with Jr. Hockey Talk
There are no local games on the Jr. Hockey schedule but there's plenty to talk about. Tonight on Jr. Hockey Talk after the news@six Brian and Terry will be talking about the EOJHL division final which...
Apr 07, 2022
Latest numbers from LGL HU show two more local COVID-19 fatalities
The number of COVID-19-related fatalities in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville increased by two in the last two days in the health unit's report issued Wednesday. The death toll now sits at 93 since the be...
Apr 07, 2022
In Focus - Wed Apr 6, 2022 - Health Unit: Tick Season & Ask Dr Stewart
It's our weekly chat with the health unit. Today we welcome Kim McCann to talk about tick season, and Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart for our weekly Ask Dr. Stewart segment.
Apr 06, 2022
It's official: Fourth COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for the 60+ group
The Ontario government has made it official; it is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are 60-years-old or older you can book your shot starting tomorrow (Thurs. Apr...
Apr 06, 2022
LPGA's CP Open announces Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation as Community Partner
The Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the Community Partner for the 2022 CP Women's Open, LPGA stop in Ottawa. Foundation Executive Director Margo Hallam tells L...
Apr 06, 2022 Photo: LPGA Twitter
Provincial PCs set to raise minimum wage, promises annual consideration
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government says it will increase minimum wage by 50 cents this fall to 15-dollars-and-50-cents. In what is seen as the latest election promise as it seeks re-elect...
Apr 06, 2022
