Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li
We have another important update from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li. Find out more at www.healthunit.org
Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health for the LGLHU
PSFDH Foundation begin large push for MRI room funding
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is ready to raise money like never before to pay for a key piece of equipment over the next three years. Foundation Chair Kristine Fair says the...
Jan 25, 2023
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning throughout our listening area. A Texas low will bring heavy snow to the area, between 15-20cm, beginning late this afternoon. Heavy snow will taper off...
Jan 25, 2023
Charge stemming from Barrie protest against former MPP Randy Hillier dropped
Former Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier's charged dating back to May 2021 has been dropped, The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announced Tuesday. Hillier was charged under the R...
Jan 25, 2023 Randy Hillier (File Photo)
Big changes coming to Carleton Place recycling program
At last week's committee of the whole meeting for Carleton Place council, staff announced some major changes coming to the town's recycling program. Brian Turner has more.
Jan 25, 2023
Transport truck driver facing impaired driving charge after Highway 15 incident
A transport truck driver was charged with impaired driving Tuesday just outside of Smiths Falls. Lanark County OPP say they were called to the scene on Highway 15 around 3pm Tuesday afternoon. https:/...
Jan 25, 2023
Sens Nation with Steve Warne - Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
Every Tuesday morning at 8:15 Dave gets the latest Ottawa Senators news from Steve Warne, host of the Sens Nation Podcast. Click play below to listen to their latest conversation, and be sure to check...
Jan 24, 2023
Police warn of rise in sexploitation, urge parents to talk to their kids
Parents, please take note: Police across Canada are urging us to be vigilant about our kids' online activity as online sexual extortion is on the ride. Teen boys or young men are often targeted. Perpe...
Jan 24, 2023
ROMA Conference continues, Mayor Jones addresses gathering
The Rural Ontario Municipal Association, or ROMA, conference is underway. Yesterday they heard from Premier Doug Ford who spoke about infrastructure and broadband services. He also addressed the impor...
Jan 24, 2023 File photo: Mayor Robin Jones of Westport addresses a ROMA conference (2023)
In Focus - Kristine Fair, Chair of the PSFDH Foundation
Kristine Fair, Chair of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation stops by with an update on fundraising efforts to improve local healthcare. Included is a talk about the new MRI machine...
Jan 24, 2023
