Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
OPP Commissioner Carrique responds to Leeds County OPP officer sexual assault conviction
The Ontario Provincial Police has responded to a news story that broke about one of their officers being convicted of sexual assault while on paid leave. In a statement released by Commissioner Thomas...
Mar 31, 2023
No injuries in Friday morning fire at Almonte Hospital ambulance base
A fire at the Lanark County Paramedic Service's Almonte ambulance base has been contained and will not affect ambulance service in the region. It started at about 7 am Friday morning. Staff detected s...
Mar 31, 2023
In Focus - Bill Ryan from CubaCan
We speak with Bill Ryan from CubaCan who outlines the groups latest effort, an effort to help those with little to no sight in Cuba, named Reg's Wish.
Mar 30, 2023
No, Canadian Tire in Perth isn't calling local businesses asking for donations
Canadian Tire in Perth says that someone has been calling local businesses, pretending to be with their story, asking for donations. Canadian Tire says it's not them, and if you get such a call hang u...
Mar 30, 2023
Carleton Place, other communities finally get provincial funding to help clean up last summer's wind storm
Carleton Place was one of six area municipalities that received funding from the province following last year's wind storm. The government announced $5.5 million in funding across 22 small municipalit...
Mar 30, 2023 Hydro poles down in Mississippi Mills, after the powerful storms blew through
Leeds County OPP officer, convicted of drug charges, found guilty of sexual assault
A Leeds County OPP officer was found guilty of sexual assault of an unconscious woman, In Brockville court in February, Justice Janet O'Brien said Jason Redmond recorded his December 2017 assault to "...
Mar 30, 2023
Parkinson's Awareness Month begins April 1st - Local fund raiser set to roll out tomorrow
April is Parkinson's Awareness month in Canada, and Pat Evans, a local Parkinson's advocate is holding a fundraiser to help local patients cope with the disease. Evans tells Lake 88 case numbers in Ca...
Mar 30, 2023
Smiths Falls looking for climate-conscious group members
Smiths Falls is looking for new members for their Climate Protection Working Group. The Town says if you're passionate about climate protection, then you'd be a good fit. If it sounds like something y...
Mar 30, 2023
Load restrictions in effect in Lanark (Spring is here!)
It is yet another sign that spring is upon us: Reduced load restrictions are now in effect on certain Lanark County roads. Basically, certain roads are too fost for big heavy trucks. If they use the r...
Mar 30, 2023
OPP reminds us to be aware of tax-season scammers
The OPP is asking us to be on guard for scammers especially with the income tax filing deadlines just around the corner. The Ontario Provincial Police encourages you to stay vigilant against CRA fraud...
Mar 30, 2023
