Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Anticipation Builds as The Falls Food Hub Nears Spring 2024 Opening Date
Though we don't have an exact date, the Falls Food Hub has posted on their Facebook page that they expect to open their doors next Spring. The Table's Ramsey Hart is among those leading the charge for...
Nov 07, 2023 Photo: Future site of the Falls Food Hub (Facebook)
What it will cost to keep residents of Smiths Falls safe: SFPS previews budget submission
Smiths Falls Police Chief Mark MacGillivray provided an update on capital expenses the board and eventually council can expect when it comes to their 2024 budget submission. The chief says there's thr...
Nov 07, 2023
What a party! Hundreds join in to celebrate 1st Ukrainian Fest in Carleton Place
The 1st Ukrainian Fest in Lanark County is being called a great success. Organizer Olga Lalovenko said it was all about saying thank you to anyone who helped bring them over. Soon after the doors open...
Nov 07, 2023
Lanark County's Angel Tree Program Sets a Record with 840 Angels for its 38th Year
The Angel Tree program in Lanark County and its neighboring areas is celebrating its 38th year with an extraordinary 840 angels, thanks to Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Family and Children's Services p...
Nov 07, 2023
Groundbreaking Move: Job Postings will have to Include Salary Ranges and AI Disclosure
Ontario is planning to require employers to include salary ranges in job postings and disclose if artificial intelligence is used during the hiring process. Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training a...
Nov 07, 2023
Table Community Food Centre in Perth Closes Temporarily for Accessibility Upgrades
The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is set to close temporarily next week to enhance its parking and laneway for improved accessibility for participants, volunteers, and staff. They apologize for...
Nov 07, 2023
Bill Thake Bursary for local students extended by a decade
The bursary program named after former Leeds-Grenville Warden Bill Thake has been granted a ten year extension by counties council. The moves pleases Westport Mayor Robin Jones. The program provides t...
Nov 07, 2023
Respiratory Illnesses Dashboard makes debut today in LLG
Today marks the beginning of a new Respiratory Illnesses Dashboard at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. This will replace the pre-existing COVID-19 surveillance report dashboard, a...
Nov 07, 2023
New Chair of the Mississippi River Health Alliance looking forward to the work
Pakenham's Lyman Gardiner is the new Chair of the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) Allied Boards. The former Ottawan, a three-decades-plus Pakenham resident, brings more than 35 years experien...
Nov 07, 2023
In Focus - Ida Chvostek and feral cats in Rideau Lakes
On Monday's In Focus, Grant chats with Ida Chvostek about the concerns she has around feral cats in Portland, and Rideau Lakes as a whole.
Nov 06, 2023
