Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer shows honesty, frustration following forfeiture of first round pick
Michael Andlauer was openly frustrated Wednesday during the press conference to confirm the departure of Pierre Dorion as general manager. The new Ottawa Senators owner wasn't involved in the drama su...
Nov 02, 2023
Ontario schools implementing mandatory Holocaust education in 2025
Starting in September of 2025, Grade 10 students in Ontario will have mandatory Holocaust education as part of their History courses -- which will include learning about contemporary impacts of rising...
Nov 02, 2023
A hotter ticket than Taylor Swift: Reserve your spot now for the Civitan's Seniors' Christmas Dinner
You have to act fast if you'd like a spot in the Annual Civitan Club or Perth's Seniors' Christmas Dinner. They started taking calls for reservations yesterday, and only have 350 spots. The Civitan's ...
Nov 02, 2023
Annual sewer flushing now underway in Perth
Environmental Services in Perth have started their annual sewer flushing activities, scheduled to run from October 30 to November 3. They say the routine maintenance is an essential part of the city's...
Nov 02, 2023
Have your say: Carleton Place subdivision proposal seeks public input
The Lanark County Development & Planning Department has just received a subdivision application for Carleton Place. Your opinion matters, and they're inviting public input. You have until November...
Nov 02, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 52: Expand rural Cell and Internet service and make them more affordable
Jury recommendation no 52 in the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Natalie Warmerdam calls for the province to expand cell service and high-speed internet in rural and re...
Nov 02, 2023
Schools taking precautions after reported bomb threats made to French and English Catholic School Boards across Ontario - OPP say no devices found
The Upper Canada District School Board and Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario are taking some extra precautions today at area schools. In a notice sent to parents, They were told by pol...
Nov 01, 2023
Perth hospital president, CEO says current building can't handle demands of today
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is working towards developing a new site for Perth. President and CEO Michael Cohen says the embattled infrastructure in their current building cannot sust...
Nov 01, 2023
Six charged after drugs, firearms recovered in Perth
Six people have been charged after a search warrant led to the recovery of drugs and firearms at a Perth residence Friday (oct 27). Cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocybin as well as cash and three firea...
Nov 01, 2023
Rideau Lakes not moving ahead with loan application for Portland hall/library, for now
Rideau Lakes councillors continue to be split on the Portland hall and library project. In January council took the project, which at that time featured office space for municipal staff, all the way t...
Nov 01, 2023
