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Smiths Falls Bears thumped in game 2 of CCHL playoff series
The Smiths Falls Bears are now down two games to none in their second round CCHL playoff series. They fell Friday night to the Ottawa Jr. Senators 8-0 in front of some disappointed, yet supportive fan...
Apr 16, 2022
Wind storm knocks out power for thousands in Lake 88 listening area and much of eastern and southern Ontario
Hydro One crews are cleaning up dozens of messes in our listening area caused by yesterday's wind storm. High winds downed power lines, broke poles and caused trees to fall on lines leaving many witho...
Apr 16, 2022
Lanark County to give Carebridge, Smiths Falls go-ahead for new affordable housing building
Lanark County will officially award Carebridge Community Support the contract for an upcoming affordable housing unit at 44 Chambers Street in Smiths Falls at the next county council meeting. As Lake ...
Apr 15, 2022
'Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine' committee begins work of bringing Ukrainians fleeing the war to town
The 'Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine' Committee is looking for Smiths Falls area residents who are willing to help Ukrainian families fleeing the war. Committee Spokesperson Mark Czubak tells Lake 88 on...
Apr 15, 2022 Photo: Canadian Red Cross Twitter
Bears look to even series with Jr. Sens in game two in Smiths Falls
The Smiths Falls Bears play game two of their CCHL playoff series against the Ottawa Jr. Senators tonight. Smiths Falls is hosting the game at the Bear's Den at 7:30. The Bears are looking to bounce b...
Apr 15, 2022
EOJHL: Perth looks for berth in Barkley Cup, while Carleton Place pushes for Game 7
The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League's Divisional Series between Perth and Carleton Place could come to an end tonight. The Perth Blue Wings welcome the Carleton Place Canadians. Perth is looking ...
Apr 15, 2022
Brooke Henderson withdraws from Lotte Championship due to illness
Bad news for local golf fans: Smiths Falls Brooke Henderson has withdrawn from the Lotte Championship. The LPGA says that Brooke pulled out due to an illness. No further details were given. Brooke had...
Apr 15, 2022 Brooke Henderson (file photo)
MVCA: Water levels on track for this time of year
Conditions across the Mississippi Valley watershed are considered favourable for the time of year. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority says they're now working to reach summer levels, and do...
Apr 15, 2022
Carleton Place Council gets updated housing numbers
Carleton Place Director of Development Services Niki Dwyer provided council with a review of last year's housing growth and a change in numbers. Dwyer reported they actually saw a decrease in new home...
Apr 15, 2022
In Focus - Thurs April 14, 2022 - Maureen Hampton, coordinator of ConnectWell's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Maureen Hampton, coordinator of ConnectWell's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program joins us for an in depth look at what they're offering, and who it's for. Call 613-257-7121 or 1-800-667-2617 for m...
Apr 14, 2022
