Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Canada wide warrant issued for man known to frequent Kingston area
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory rele...
Jan 13, 2023
Get them cleared! Perth Council hears about snow plowing priorities, asks for changes
Now this is timely, Perth councillors received a report from staff on snow removal policies this week. Perth town director Grant Mahon says streets are prioritized during snow removals, but sidewalks ...
Jan 13, 2023
Smiths Falls Mayor Pankow hosting Ukrainian New Year's Levee
A special New Year's Levee takes place in Smiths Falls tomorrow - it celebrates the Ukrainian New Year. It's hosted by Mayor Shawn Pankow and its the first time its being held since 2018. The Mayor sa...
Jan 13, 2023 Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow (file photo)
Perth Council not set on tax increase just yet
You may have heard that Perth Council is considering some hefty tax increases in this year's budget. But council isn't ready to pull the trigger just yet. A preliminary vote was planned for this week'...
Jan 13, 2023
Snow day: School buses cancelled (schools are open though)
It's not much of a surprise given the weather, but Student Transportation Eastern Ontario (STEO) has cancelled the buses this morning. They tell us that school bus and special vehicle transportation h...
Jan 13, 2023
Winter Storm Warning continued for Lake 88 listening area - the snow keeps falling
The Winter Storm Warning issued by Environment Canada for our entire listening area remains in effect today. The government forecaster says snow, heavy at times will fall with total amounts of 10-15cm...
Jan 13, 2023
Charges dropped against Smiths Falls man Dale Hilton
All charges against a Smiths Falls man, who's trial was taking place this week have been dropped. Dale Hilton was facing a number of charges that were sexual in nature, and was being tried by Judge th...
Jan 13, 2023
Rideau Lakes celebrates a quarter century of building a strong community
The Township of Rideau Lakes is now 25 years old. The Township was created by merging the neighbouring historic municipalities of North Crosby, South Crosby, Bastard and South Burgess, South Elmsley, ...
Jan 13, 2023
Lanark County OPP seeking e-bike thief in Carleton Place
Lanark County OPP are looking for your help to find whoever stole an e-bike in Carleton Place. They report that the black 2022 Jetson e-bike was taken from a commercial property in the town on Decembe...
Jan 13, 2023
Have your say: CP Budget talks heat up
A special Committee of the Whole meeting on the Carleton Place budget takes place next Thursday, January 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Presentations will take place throughout the day for Council t...
Jan 13, 2023
