Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ottawa Valley Family Health Team recruit physician, Carleton Place Regional Health Hub inching closer to opening
The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team, or OVFHT, have recruited a new physician to join their expanding practice at the new Carleton Place Regional Health Hub, slated to open next fall. Dr. Bita Safaie...
Nov 23, 2023 Artist rendering of the Carleton Place Regional Health Hub
Local union president reacts to tentative deal between province, ETFO
A tentative deals has been reached between the province and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, which if passed will avoid strike action. While specific details are expected later Thursday ...
Nov 23, 2023
Christmas looks bright for hundreds of local Angels
Year 38 for the Lanark Leeds and Grenville Family and Children's Services - OPP Angel Tree program continues. The OPP's Joe Tereschuk says it sees the public pick tags with genders and ages of kids in...
Nov 23, 2023
Perth library offering satellite service in Tay Valley
The Perth and District Library is offering a new satellite service at the Maberly Hall in Tay Valley Township. The service offers pickup and drop-off of library materials as well as Babytime and Book ...
Nov 23, 2023
Steady volume, but nothing unexpected when crossing to the US
Border crossing close to us haven't seen any extra long waits after yesterday's explosion in Niagara Falls on the States side of the border. The crossings in Alexandria, Prescott and Cornwall didn't e...
Nov 23, 2023 The Thousand Islands Bridge (Google Maps)
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 55: Dealing with potential violent and long-term offenders properly
Jury recommendation no. 55 from the inquest into ending IPV in Ontario says the province must encourage Crowns to consult with the Regional Designated High-Risk Offender Crown for any case of IPV invo...
Nov 23, 2023
Wilson and McAllister acclaimed CDESBEO Chair, Vice Chair
Sue Wilson and Karen McAllister will retain their seats with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. During the annual board meeting, Wilson, a Trustee for Prescott-Russell County, was ...
Nov 23, 2023 CDSBEO Board Chair Sue Wilson and Vice-Chair Karen McAllister
In Focus - The cold weather is coming, let's get you ready
On Today's In Focus, the health unit focuses on extreme weather as it's the season for exactly that. Listen to some tips on how to stay warm, and safe this year.
Nov 22, 2023 BZ1028
RIDE programs and another factor aim to keep drunk drivers off the roads
The annual Festive RIDE program has been launched across our listening area, and OPP Constable Joe Tereschuk says it's only going to ramp up. The constable says you'll see their presence increase in t...
Nov 22, 2023
Lonely seniors need our help this Christmas, here's how to make a difference
The annual Christmas for Lonely Seniors campaign is underway in Smiths Falls. It sees volunteers put together gift bags for seniors who are alone, and wouldn't get to celebrate Christmas. Organizer Da...
Nov 22, 2023
