Local News

Stay at Home order – What you need to know

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jan 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

The order comes with a State of Emergency in effect from January 14th until at least February 11th. The measures during the stay at home order will be in place for at least that long.

LGL HU reports increase of 5 active cases of COVID-19, total number of cases to date rises by 8

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jan 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

There are six each in Lanark East and Lanark West. In Leeds-Grenville there are six cases in the eastern region, three in the central, and four in the west. One case is listed as being of unknown origin.

Provincial Stay at Home Order sees Perth Town Hall, other municipal buildings closed

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jan 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

As a result of the Province of Ontario Stay at Home order and declaration of a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following measures are effective in the Town of Perth as of 14 January, 2021:

Perth repeals Taxi licensing bylaw

by Jesse Wright | Jan 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

Perth council voted 5-2 to repeal the bylaw governing taxicab licensing.

UCDSB Family Feedback Survey: Majority Supportive of Staff Efforts and School COVID-19 Precautions in Place

by Lake 88 News Dept. | Jan 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

From November 30 until December 9, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) surveyed UCDSB parents and guardians seeking feedback about the school year, specifically regarding the student program experience and COVID-19 precautions in place within our schools.