Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Accused cop killers appear in court Tuesday
A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of a provincial police officer are set to appear in court today. Constable Greg Pierzchala was shot while responding to a call for a vehicle ...
Jan 17, 2023
Seniors Community Grants now accepting applications
Applications are now being accepted for this years Seniors Community Grants. Seniors Community Grants support local, not-for-profit community organizations, Indigenous groups, and municipalities that ...
Jan 16, 2023
In Focus: Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow
Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow joins us to speak about projects in the works for his town, and the next four years of council. We also talk about his successful Ukrainian New Year's Levee held on Jan...
Jan 16, 2023
PSFDH President and CEO says 2022 was the hardest on hospitals in pandemic
Hospitals across Ontario and the country continued to need help and President and CEO of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen made that clear to Smiths Falls council Monday nig...
Jan 16, 2023
Hundreds gather to show support for local Ukrainian families at Mayor's Levee in Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow welcomed hundreds of hungry Citizen's to the Community Centre Saturday Afternoon for the Mayor's Ukrainian New Year's Levee. Everyone was welcome to take part in some a...
Jan 16, 2023
Carleton Place Fire Department urges all to test smoke and CO detectors after deadly 2022 in Ontario
The Carleton Place Fire Department says residents should be alarmed at the number of fire-related deaths in the province last year. The department says in a statement, "2022 was one of the deadliest y...
Jan 16, 2023
First appearance for David Giroux Monday
A first appearance is set Monday morning for David Giroux, who taught at both St. John Catholic High School and Elementary. The 59-year-old was charged with six counts of sexual interference last mont...
Jan 16, 2023 Perth Courthouse (File photo)
Province unveils moves to shorten surgery wait times - Investment in for-profit healthcare to play a big role
The Ontario government says a series of moves it is making will make it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and procedures they need by using community surgical and di...
Jan 16, 2023
The cleanup continues: Perth reminds drivers to watch for parking restrictions
The town of Perth wants to remind residents that even though the storm may be over (for now), winter parking restrictions are currently in effect. Even on a sunny day or clear night the restrictions h...
Jan 16, 2023
In Focus - Watersheds Canada's Robert Pye and Darlene Coyle
On today's In Focus (January 13th) Lynda discusses the province's Bill 23 Act, and how it impacts watershed and conservation efforts with Executive Director Robert Pye and Environmental and Program Le...
Jan 13, 2023
