Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario has record year, draws in millions of local revenue
It was a banner year in every sense of the phrase for the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. On top of hosting 14 major events, the most ever in a single year, Executive Director Becky Allen says they...
Feb 14, 2023
LGTIRL MPP Steve Clark discusses new approach to health care
The Ford Government unveiled its Plan for Connected and Convenient Care earlier this month, making many promises to improve the beleaguered health care system in the province. We spoke with MPP for Le...
Feb 13, 2023 MPP Steve Clark (file photo)
In Focus - Lanark Lodge Chair Carey Duncan and Perth Mayor Judy Brown
Lanark Lodge Chair Carey Duncan and Perth Mayor Judy Brown give an update on plans for the future of Lanark Lodge.
Feb 13, 2023
Brief deep freezes aside, the Ottawa Valley's seeing a milder winter
It goes without saying that outside of a few recent and brief deep freezes, this winter so far has been two things: very cloudy and not all that cold. Senior Climatologist David Phillips says he's bee...
Feb 13, 2023
Perth council discusses forming economic development committee
The proposal to launch a municipal economic development committee came up at Perth council's committee of the whole meeting last week. Brian Turner brings us up to date.
Feb 13, 2023 The 2022-2026 Perth Town Council
Beckwith Township seeking Youth Committee volunteers
Beckwith Township is looking for local teens looking to do good and join their Youth Committee. The Youth Committee is a group of young children and teens who share a common goal of enhancing the qual...
Feb 13, 2023
Smiths Falls Polar Plunge set for Thursday
The 2023 Smiths Falls Polar Plunge is set for this Thursday in support of Special Olympics Ontario. It's being put on by the Smiths Falls Police Serive at the docks in Lower Reach Park at 10am. They'v...
Feb 13, 2023
Gas leak in Ottawa triggers explosion, several homes under construction lost
A heads up for commuters in our listening area: an expected lengthy road closure has come into place after a gas leak triggered an explosion in east Ottawa this morning destroying several homes that w...
Feb 13, 2023
One charged after Emergency Alert issued, suspect was not one two sought earlier by OPP
The OPP have released details after today's Emergency Alert left people across Lanark County and in Sharbot Lake sheltering in place. Police received a report Friday morning that two people were armed...
Feb 10, 2023
Emergency Alert Lifted - OPP says shelter in place order lifted, details to follow
The OPP have lifted the Emergency Order they had in place for a few hours in Lanark County and Sharbot Lake. They had been seeking two armed suspects allegedly involved in a situation that began in Be...
Feb 10, 2023
