Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Perth golf course not given heritage status, subject to development
Canada's 7th oldest golf course won't be given heritage status and is subject to development. Perth's director of development services Johanna Bowes said the province's Bill 23 created new limi...
Sep 08, 2023
FASD Awareness Day is Saturday
Saturday, September 9th is FASD Awareness Day across Canada. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure of when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol. The health unit's M...
Sep 08, 2023
Parkinson Canada's Superwalk returns Saturday
The Parkinson Canada Superwalk is back for another year at Conlon Farm in Perth on September 9th, raising money to fight the debiltating illness that effects one in every 500 people in Canada. Bill Sl...
Sep 08, 2023 Photo: Parkinson's SuperWalk Facebook Page
In Focus - Jackie Kavanagh of the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce
On today's In Focus, Jackie Kavanagh from the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce dropped by to provide an update on her organizations efforts to promote local business, and their upcomi...
Sep 07, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 45: Policies surrounding a terrible act of control and torture
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made to the province by the jury at the inquest into the deaths of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk & Natalie Warmerdam, aimed at ending intimate ...
Sep 07, 2023
Brockville Tikis withdraw from EOJHL season as sale process continues
The Brockville Tikis have been on the market all summer and remain for sale. The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) club will not participate in the upcoming season, with players being dealt...
Sep 07, 2023
Former Perth Scout leader sentenced for sex crimes
A former Perth Scout leader was sentenced to four years in jail late last month. 70-year-old John Rietveld had been charged with buggery, indecent assault, and two counts each of sexual interference w...
Sep 07, 2023
The heatwave stretches into day four and it's harder to stay cool for some people than others
The heatwave continues for at least another day and as always the health unit is advising us to stay cool any way we can. At the same time, the health unit's Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li say...
Sep 07, 2023
Rideau Lakes Township names interim CEO as search for replacement continues
A transition plan is now in place for Rideau Lakes Township as they seek a new CAO. Mike Dwyer is set to leave the role after 13 years with the township at the end of the month, so Rideau Lakes has ap...
Sep 07, 2023
In Focus - Leeds Grenville Lanark & District Health Unit
On Today's In Focus, Bob catches up with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li for their weekly conversation.
Sep 06, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
