Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

Families looking for a fun activity to celebrate Father's Day this weekend can take advantage of free fishing opportunities across Ontario. On June 17th and 18th, residents can enjoy fishing without t...

Smiths Falls is on high alert as authorities are actively searching for a potential arsonist. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 3:30 a.m. when the police responded to a report of a susp...

Carleton Place Council, in a surprising turnaround, has decided against offering a free concert series this summer, leaving Market Square without the anticipated musical entertainment. Despite having ...

Clara Misener talks about the importance of pollinator gardens in "A Nation on Fire", part of The Butterflyway Diaries, a series narrated by David Suzuki.

The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust recently held its 20th Anniversary Celebrations. The event took place at Marble Woodlands in Ramsay - 200 acres of meadow, forests and wetland generously donated t...

Summer's here and Rideau Lakes Township is ready for the influx of tourists and cottagers. Mayor Arie Hoogenboom says their population increases nearly doubles when the weather gets warmer. Focus for ...

Lanark County OPP are looking for help to identify the person or persons responsible for the theft of over 3000 litres of diesel fuel. Police say sometime overnight on June 2nd and 3rd, suspects cut t...

Canada sees approximately 70 fatalities annually related to agriculture annually, and the majority of injuries and fatalities in the agricultural sector involve machinery - with tractor roll overs, pi...

After extensive delays, Smiths Falls Town Hall is finally fully opening to the public. The phase 3 renovations are finally complete and the public's invited to check out the new digs on June 19th. The...

Carleton Place's official plan is set for approval but a contentious issue remains in the eyes of council, that being how to control new building heights when density demand is high. Town planning dir...