Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - Free Hugs Walk Across Ontario, James Hishon and Melynnie Kalosza
On Today's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with James Hishon and Melynnie Kalosza, a duo walking across Ontario offering free hugs for those who need it. Follow their journey here.
Jun 22, 2023
Arnprior Packers name Hamish Fraser head coach
Hamish Fraser is back behind the bench. The Arnprior Packers have hired the long-time coach and general manager across the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League for the 2023-24 season. Fraser was most ...
Jun 22, 2023
Local nurse hiking more than 4,100km to raise money for Lanark County Mental Health
Brianna Hollis is somewhere in California right now. Typically a nurse at the Perth campus of the PSFDH, Lake 88 caught up with her 566 miles into a 2654 mile, or 4,129km, trek across the Pacific Cres...
Jun 22, 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Marker and Trail Leading Uphill via https://shorturl.at/nEN26
Explore the county roads and trails during bike month
Bicycle month continues throughout June and Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves spoke to their efforts in bettering the active transportation experience for residents. One way they're doing that is paving ...
Jun 22, 2023
Two Smiths Falls residents charged after search warrant turns up drugs, weapons
Several charges have been laid against two Smiths Falls residents after Lanark County OPP executed a search warrant on a Pearl Street home. On Tuesday police attended the residence alongside Smiths Fa...
Jun 22, 2023
Provincial funding gives area hospitals a boost
The provincial government's giving a boost to local hospitals. Local MPP Steve Clark was on hand in Kemptville and Brockville earlier this week to announce a $2.7 million investment at BGH and $710,00...
Jun 22, 2023
Off-leash dog park coming to Perth
An off-leash dog park is coming to Perth. After hours of debate, tension between councillors and the public, and points made for and against a park, a vote was called and a motion passed. Council acce...
Jun 22, 2023
CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 35 - Perpetrators to be offered services often and persistently
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Today we look at number 35 which says the gov...
Jun 22, 2023
In Focus - The Health Unit talks beaches as summer hits the region
It's our weekly check-up with Dr. Linna Li Medical Officer of Health with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. She's joined by Public Health Inspector Sarah Burris as we talk beaches i...
Jun 21, 2023
"Free" local municipal leaders from "jail," through food bank donations
There's still a few days left to bail out Drummond/North Elmsley Reeve Steve Fournier from "jail." As part of a county-wide initiative with the OPP to encourage food bank donations, Fournier alongside...
Jun 21, 2023
