Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Perth council extends climate change advisory panel term
The future of the town's climate change advisory panel was recently up for debate at Perth council. Panel member Brody Berrigan defended the necessity of the work they do. The horseshoe ultimately agr...
Oct 13, 2023 Anders Sandberg / CC
Land O'Lakes Shrine Club donates $24,000 to local hospitals
The Land O'Lakes Shrine Club made a significant donation to Friday's Radiothon for local hospitals and community health centres on Lake 88. The volunteer group dedicates their efforts to raising funds...
Oct 13, 2023 Left to Right - John Ruffo (Treasurer), Ted Church (President)
Carleton Place man facing child pornography charges
A Carleton Place man has been charged with child pornography Offences following an investigation that began in May. A warrant was issued last week and 48 year-old Eric Cloutier was arrested and charge...
Oct 13, 2023
Basic income a topic of discussion at Lanark County level
Lanark County council went over their identified priorities until 2026 at the latest Corporate Services Committee meeting. Earlier in the summer they were asked to categorize 15 issues for considerati...
Oct 12, 2023
In light of Middle East unrest, CDSBEO offers tips on how to talk to children during stressful world events
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has outlined 10 ways to support your child during distressing world events. In a response to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, the CDSBEO s...
Oct 12, 2023
Traffic calming measures being removed on Perth's Mary Street following close vote
Perth Deputy Mayor Ed McPherson isn't pleased with how the work on Mary St. is turning out. Specifically, he's not happy with the newly poured curbs which form bump-outs, or protrusions into the roadw...
Oct 12, 2023
Smiths Falls Fire Department weighs in on Fire Safety Week
Fire Prevention Week continues. While the focus is on Cooking Safety, Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Jason Smith says its a also a good time to work on your fire escape plan. Getting the kids in...
Oct 12, 2023
Former Kitten Mill building slated for demolition
The former Kitten Mill building in the Village of Lanark is set for demolition. Lanark Highlands council has deemed the building structurally unsafe, leading to the decision to demolish parts of the b...
Oct 12, 2023
Next round of COVID-19 boosters soon to arrive for vulnerable community
The health unit has mad plans when it comes to the next round of COVID-19 boosters. Manager of Clinical Services, Jennifer Adams says the shots are being administered in long term care. Next, pharmaci...
Oct 12, 2023 Photo: ConnectWell
In Focus - Jennifer Adams of the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
It's another visit from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit as we discuss COVID-19 vaccinations.
Oct 11, 2023
