Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
My Broadcasting Corp. President Jon Pole speaks out on Facebook/Instagram News Ban
News links from Canadian content producers, like Lake 88 on LanarkLeedsToday.ca, are now being blocked on Facebook and Instagram. My Broadcasting Corporation (Lake 88's parent company) President Jon P...
Aug 02, 2023
Carleton Place Canadians name Adam Lloyd head coach
Adam Lloyd is the new head coach for the Carleton Place Canadians. He's no stranger to Carleton Place. Lloyd won the Fred Page Cup with the Canadians in 2014 and 2015, and has spent the last two years...
Aug 02, 2023
Over a year since the last ER closure in Smiths Falls - Their Top Exec Tells Us How They've Done It
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital continues to deal with staffing issues, but has found a solution for the time being. President and CEO Michael Cohan says that's really good news for all i...
Aug 02, 2023
PEP's Community Centre Without Walls Program: Connecting Seniors Across Ontario with Engaging Virtual Activities
PEP's Community Centre Without Walls Program is a hit. It sees a group of seniors connect over the phone to take part in a day of programming, featuring games, excercie, and general chat. PEP Executiv...
Aug 02, 2023
META blocks News Content to Canadian Users from Providers like MBC and Lake 88.1
META, parent company of Facebook and Instagram has started blocking news content from Canadian providers, like us, for users in our country. The move is in response to Bill C-18, which says in part th...
Aug 02, 2023
Ontario Government Invests $19.5 Million in Local Events, like Perth's Stewart Park Festival and Smiths Falls' Ribfest
The Ontario government's commitment to bolstering tourism draws has led to significant funding for various local events. Notably, Perth's Stewart Park Festival is set to receive a substantial boost of...
Aug 02, 2023
Serious Charges for CP Teen who Pulled a Knife
A teenager from Carleton Place is in legal trouble following an incident at a local playground. On Monday night, just before 8:30 p.m., Lanark County OPP responded to a complaint regarding a youth see...
Aug 02, 2023
When Lightning Strikes: Will You Know How to Stay Safe?
With thunderstorms being the norm throughout the hot summer months, it is best to know what to do when you see lightning strike. According to the Canada Safety Council (CSC) lightning flashes occur on...
Aug 02, 2023
In Focus - Michael Cohen President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital
Michael Cohen President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital joins us to provide an update on the hospital on several fronts.
Aug 01, 2023
Bucking the Trend: Ontario's Cottage Prices Dip 5%, But Our Region Remains Strong
Cottage prices across Ontario have been dropping, but the industry remains healthy in our neck of the woods. While a study by Royal Lepage shows a 5% dip in the price of cottages and lake-homes, Centu...
Aug 01, 2023
