Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

Smiths Falls' Brooke Henderson teed off the 2023 LPGA season today in Orlando by shooting a five under 67. That was good enough to lead the first round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Cham...

The Green Scene in Perth is helping parents teach their kids about climate change. The group says the subject isn't something that should only be talked about with our peers - it's important to bring ...

We continue our check in with our local municipal leaders with Mayor Robin Jones from the Village of Westport. We'll find out what's happening this term in the popular village that is becoming a year-...

We continue our look at the recommendations made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence (or IPV). Today we look at no. 18 which is the first to fall under the fu...

Here is your Hometown Hockey Schedule for Jan. 20-22 Friday: In the CCHL, the Smiths Falls Bears are in the Den for a 7:30pm game against the Ottawa Jr. Senators. Over in the EOJHL, the Arnprior Packe...

Another weekend approaches, which means another weather advisory being issued by Environment Canada. A winter weather travel advisory in effect beginning this evening. About 5-10cm of flurries expecte...

A fire Thursday morning had local crews responding to put out the blaze of a home on Rideau Ferry Road near Perth. Drummond/North Elmsley Deputy Fire Chief Darren Gibson told Lake 88 Thursday crews re...

Canadian rocker Jacob Hoggard's sex assault case picks up again today at an Ontario court. The Hedley frontman is facing a sexual assault charge over an allegation from June 25th, 2016, in Kirkland La...

Health Officials across the province and here at home, say that the flu and RSV seasons are winding down, but they note that's not the case for COVID-19. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says CO...

The name of Canada's first prime minister will soon be stripped from a major roadway in the nation's capital. An update from the National Capital Commission is due out today and is expected to focus o...