Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Grandparent scams making rounds once again across eastern Ontario
The Ontario Provincial Police in eastern Ontario continue to receive reports of emergency-grandparent scams targeting seniors. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says more than $9.2 million was reported l...
May 24, 2023
2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame inductee: Les Douglas
The 2023 Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony is taking place Sunday. Lake 88 is highlighting this year's class leading up to the induction. Les Douglas started playing hockey as a youth an...
May 24, 2023
Lanark County OPP check over 30 vessels on local waterways over long weekend
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted Marine Unit patrols at various lakes in the area this past long weekend. Despite inclement weather at times, patrols on the Lowe...
May 24, 2023
Town Hall surrounding Intimate Partner Violence Wednesday afternoon in Smiths Falls
There's a special talk taking place at the arena this afternoon (May 24) in Smiths Falls. It's called "Town Hall: A restorative Justice Approach to Intimate Partner Violence, and is being hosted by La...
May 24, 2023
Drop-off lane at Smiths Falls hospital closed for MRI construction until June 2nd
Tuesday marked the first day of an extended closure of the drop-off lane at the Elmsley Street main entrance at the Smiths Falls hospital site. The closure is due to the ongoing construction for the n...
May 24, 2023 The Smiths Falls site of the PSFDH (file photo)
Lanark Highlanders RFC looks to expand sport in region
Rugby Canada has chosen the Lanark Highlanders Rugby Football Club to grow the spot in our region. The club's Toby Shannon says they've hit the ground running. The local club has been playing and grow...
May 23, 2023
Quick thinking from citizens saves life at Brockville YMCA
Heroic actions by five people at the Brockville YMCA in April resulted in a life saved and their actions being recognized. Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MP Michael Barrett recently...
May 23, 2023
UCDSB conclude Equity and Inclusion student survey
The Upper Canada District School Board recently gathered data through a student survey with a focus on Equity and Inclusion. School Board Super Intendant Marsha McNair, explained was found after colle...
May 23, 2023
Lanark County OPP charge Gatineau man following gunshots investigation in Carleton Place
Lanark County OPP have charged a Gatineau resident after an investigation into reports of gunshots last week in Carleton Place. At around midnight on May 17th, police responded to the reports of gunsh...
May 23, 2023
In Focus - Lanark County Community Justice Executive Director Joellen McHard and Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee
We welcome Lanark County Community Justice Executive Director Joellen McHard and Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee who tell us about a special town hall on ending Intimate Partn...
May 23, 2023
