Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - Watersheds Canada
Chloe Lajoie and Chantal Lafevre of Watersheds Canada explains how we can protect our lakes and rivers by learning how to manage shoreline properties through the Natural Edge Program.
Apr 21, 2023
Smiths Falls Bears meet Ottawa Junior Senators in Bogart Cup Saturday
The Smiths Falls Bears and Ottawa Junior Senators meet in The Bogart Cup tomorrow night with both sides looking to make history. The Bears are seeking their first league title since 1975, while OJS lo...
Apr 21, 2023
Harassment up, empathy down after pandemic, Canadian researcher finds
A recent study in the UK from a Western University associate professor has shown empathy among youth has gone down as screen time has gone up. Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes' study involved surveys, focus groups...
Apr 20, 2023 Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes
UCDSB not impacted by staffing shortages, chair says
Upper Canada District School Board chairman John McAllister says they haven't felt the pinch of staffing shortages the rest of Ontario and country have. He says that's due to savvy financial managemen...
Apr 20, 2023
Smiths Falls woman facing drug charges after allegedly unconscious inside vehicle
A Smiths Falls woman is facing drug charges after passing a complaint of a female driver passed out inside a vehicle. SFPS say at about 9:20 on the morning of April 10, they received a call to attend ...
Apr 20, 2023
As Earth Day approaches, the health unit wants you to be aware of how the environment can affect you
Your health is impacted by many environmental conditions, and local health officials say Earth Day, which is this Saturday, is a good time to remember that. Health Unit Health Promoter Joe Reid says s...
Apr 20, 2023
STEP-ping up: Smiths Falls Police continue effort to make roads safer
You may have seen some police officers out and about in Smiths Falls looking into cars as they pass by. That's because they are conducting a seatbelt safety blitz this month as part of the Strategic T...
Apr 20, 2023
Want to help? Smiths Falls seeks Accessibility Advisory Committee members
Smiths Falls is looking for peopel to join their Accessibility Advisory Committee. Town officials call the committee an asset in providing recommendations, advice, information and guidance to create a...
Apr 20, 2023
Carleton Place Mayor thanks volunteers during volunteer week
Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell has a message for everyone who lends a hand in his town, and beyond, as he marks Volunteer Week, which runs until Saturday. In a statement, the Mayor said in part, "V...
Apr 20, 2023 Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell (Fiie photo)
Leeds OPP honours longtime volunteer
Staff at Leeds County OPP chose volunteer week to remember a man they say has a "heart of gold" The OPP says Gary Todd made many contributions to the community as an OPP Auxiliary member, spending 20 ...
Apr 20, 2023
