Adam Weekes, Author at Lake 88.1

In Focus – Fri March 25, 2022 – Local food grower, educator and biologist, Alberto Suarez-Esteban

by Adam Weekes | Mar 25, 2022 | In Focus

Local food grower, educator and biologist, Alberto Suarez-Esteban, tackles climate change by practicing regenerative farming.

In Focus – Thurs March 24, 2022 – Federal Minister of Rural Economic Affairs Gudie Hutchings

by Adam Weekes | Mar 24, 2022 | In Focus

We are joined by the Federal Minister of Rural Economic Affairs Gudie Hutchings who tells us the Liberal Government’s plans to tackle a number of rural issues that are tops on the list for the people of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville.

In Focus – Wed March 23, 2022 – Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart

by Adam Weekes | Mar 23, 2022 | In Focus

After two years, it’s our FINAL weekly, local, COVID-19 update with Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart.

In Focus – Tues March 22, 2022 – Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing

by Adam Weekes | Mar 22, 2022 | In Focus

Terrilee Kelford of Cornerstone Landing joins us to talk about tiny houses – the Director of the non-for profit group that is working to end youth homelessness has an update on their own tiny house, and tells us how that can effect the sector overall.

In Focus – Mon March 21, 2022 – International day for elimination of racism and discrimination

by Adam Weekes | Mar 21, 2022 | In Focus

We speak with Maureen Bostock and Armida Sawan with the Lanark County Anti Racism working group about International day for elimination of racism and discrimination, which is today.

In Focus – Fri March 18, 2022 – Navigating the Health Care System for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers

by Adam Weekes | Mar 18, 2022 | In Focus

Jay Young, Wellness Community Coordinator, and Bob McGaraughty, Board Chair of Carebridge Community Support discuss a virtual offering for seniors called “Navigating the Health Care System for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers”.

In Focus – Thurs 17, 2022 – Elaine Breazeau and Maureen Running from the Canadian Federation of University Women’ Perth detachment

by Adam Weekes | Mar 17, 2022 | In Focus

Elaine Breazeau and Maureen Running from the Canadian Federation of University Women’ Perth detachment join us to talk about a special presentation on Opioid abuse.

In Focus – Wed March 16, 2022 – Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart

by Adam Weekes | Mar 16, 2022 | In Focus

It’s our weekly talk with our Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart who gives us an update on the pandemic through a local lens.

In Focus – Tues March 15, 2022 – Jane Paul from Early ON

by Adam Weekes | Mar 15, 2022 | In Focus

Jane Paul from EarlyOn is back with her monthly chat about early childhood education.

In Focus – Mon March 14, 2022 – Lynn McIntyre and Victoria Gibb-Carsley from the Perth and District Community Foundation

by Adam Weekes | Mar 14, 2022 | In Focus

Lynn McIntyre and Victoria Gibb-Carsley from the Perth and District Community Foundation join us to talk about their Give where you Live campaign and the good work being carried out by their organization.