Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
KDH Auxiliary donates $60K to hospital to mark volunteer week
The Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) Auxiliary has donated $60,000 to the Hospital, ahead of National Volunteer Week, which runs next week. The donation will be used to purchase three patient beds, ...
Apr 17, 2023 Kemptville District Hospital
New venture by CP high school students aims to help local animals
Students at Carleton Place High School have launched a business venture called "Bear Necessities." It sees them design and sell school clothing and accessories, while also supporting their first clien...
Apr 17, 2023
Two North Grenville teens facing very serious charges
The Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged two young people in connection with a reported threat. On April 3rd, officers received information about a possible bomb t...
Apr 17, 2023
Book now! Ontario Parks improves park booking system to ease process for campers
In an effort to provide greater convenience for park-goers, the Ontario government is expanding the advance day-use reservation service at select provincial parks, including some that are not too far ...
Apr 17, 2023
Easter Blitz no treat for OPP: charges pile up over long-weekend
We've got some data to share about the OPP's Easter Long Weekend Blitz, which focused on seatbelt safety. They report three people lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions, and one person was kill...
Apr 17, 2023
Rideau Lakes hands out annual businesses award hardware
The Township of Rideau Lakes Economic Development has announced the winners of their annual Business Recognition Awards. Thank you to all those who nominated our deserving businesses. Twenty-one local...
Apr 17, 2023
Smiths Falls Bears to play Ottawa Junior Senators in Bogart Cup
This past weekend of action in the CCHL playoffs saw the semifinals wrap up and the remaining two teams emerge to compete for the Bogart Cup. The Smiths Falls Bears were the first team to punch their ...
Apr 17, 2023
In Focus - Korrine Jordan: Newfoundland Ponies
Local resident Korrine Jordan talks about saving Newfoundland ponies from extinction at Willow Creek Stables, the only rescue of its kind in Canada.
Apr 14, 2023
Swapping start times? UCDSB wants to see high school start later, elementary school earlier
The Upper Canada District School Board wants earlier start times for elementary students and later start times for secondary students. Currently, UCDSB elementary schools begin class between 9:20 and ...
Apr 14, 2023
Perth Blue Wings goaltender Brady McEwan named playoff MVP
Continuing our look back on the Perth Blue Wings championship season this week, goaltender Brady McEwan was named playoff MVP following the team's Barkley Cup victory. He appeared in all 14 playoff ga...
Apr 14, 2023 Pic via EOJHL on Twitter
