Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ready, set, swim: Registration for swimming lessons set for December 6th
This is always very popular: Registration for winter swimming lessons at the Perth Pool open Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m. You can visit Perth.ca/Pool to view the schedule and rates and to set up an acc...
Nov 28, 2023
In Focus - Steve Curry, Westport Food Bank
On Monday's In Focus, Steve Curry with the Westport Food Bank tells us about the current situation at their bank, and how the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign will help this year.
Nov 28, 2023
All aboard! Here's where to see the CP Holiday Train in Perth, Smiths Falls, and Merrickville
For many, it's the beginning of the Christmas season, the CP Holiday Train rolls into our listening area tonight. It makes its first stop in Merrickville at the southside of the crossing near Bay St. ...
Nov 27, 2023 Photo: CPR
Frustration permeates in Lanark County as Andrewsville Bridge faces more uncertainty
Deep sighs and eyerolls were aplenty around the Lanark County chambers as Manager of Public Works Sean Derouin delivered an update on the Andrewsville Bridge. The county made the call in April to repl...
Nov 27, 2023
What happened to Rose? OPP releases video asking for help in case of woman's body found in Packenham
The investigation into the death of Rose Kerwin continues, and the OPP has released a video pleading for information that can help them figure out what happened to her. The 50 year-old's body was foun...
Nov 27, 2023
Here's how the Carleton Place Regional Health Hub is coming along
The ground has been broken at Costello Drive, the future home of the Carleton Place Regional Health Hub. The Hub will expand the catchment area of The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team, or OVFHT, to ov...
Nov 27, 2023
Black-Tie Bingo raises big money for Smiths Falls MRI suite
The recent Black-Tie Bingo Charity Gala for the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation at Code's Mill was a roaring success. The evening raised over $108,000 to help fund the new MRI at...
Nov 27, 2023
Basic Income up for discussion Wednesday
Coming up Wednesday at The Table in Perth is a Basic Income 101 with a Q and A program. On top of being Reeve for Tay Valley Township Reeve and sitting on Lanark County council, Rob Rainer is the chai...
Nov 27, 2023 Mike Lawrence / CC
Shape the future by sharing your thoughts on the Rideau Lakes Parks and Recreation Master Plan
The Township of Rideau Lakes has started the process of updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and now they want to hear from you. The community survey is open now until December 8th and access...
Nov 27, 2023 Seattle Parks and Recreation / CC
Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department closed until 7am Sunday
The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital is closed and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 26th. The hospital says the temporary closure is due to a shortage of nursing staff. The r...
Nov 25, 2023
