Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
UPDATED: Hydro crews responding to multiple outages
Hydro One crews continue to work to restore power to hundreds of local customers. Many outages have been caused by the winds hitting the region as part of the winter storm that has nailed the region. ...
Dec 24, 2022
Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department closed from 11pm Dec. 23rd, re-opening Dec. 24th at 7am
The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed tonight (Dec. 23rd) as of 11 pm and is expected to re-open at 7 a.m. Saturday, December 24th. A nursing staff shortage due to ...
Dec 23, 2022
In Focus - Christmas memories with Mary Cook
Legendary author and broadcaster Mary Cook takes us back to simpler times with heart-warming memories of Christmas.
Dec 23, 2022
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect - get used to it for a while...
The winter storm warning remains in effect. Periods of snow and ice pellets change to rain this morning if it hasn't already where you are. The temperature will drop to minus 7 this afternoon. Meaning...
Dec 23, 2022
Many cancellations in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville as storm hits - got one? Let us know
Hydro One crews are set to roll out at a moment's notice today across the region and Ontario should their be power failures. For outage information on the move, download the free mobile app. It is ava...
Dec 23, 2022
It's open! Carleton Place's Central Bridge much to the relief of businesses and residents
It's been a long time coming, but the Central Bridge in Carleton Place is finally open to traffic. We caught up with Mayor Toby Randell on the phone as the grand opening was taking place. He said the ...
Dec 23, 2022 Photo: D. Turner
Watch out for uninvited guests if you have to store food outside during a power outage
If you're dealing with a power outage, you can always keep food outside to keep it cool if the temperature is low enough. You'd like it to be around 2 or 3 degrees ideally. Most fridges keep your food...
Dec 23, 2022
Smiths Falls businesses and organizations come through for Salvation Army
The Town of Smiths Falls is thanking all the busineses and local organizations that sponsored one of 13 decorated trees at the town's Celebration of Lights in Centennial Park. It's paid off for the Sa...
Dec 23, 2022
OPP search for high-end liquor thief
The OPP is looking for your help to nab a hooch-hiker. They report that over $10,000 in high-end liquor has been stolen from businesses in Grenville County, Renfrew, Russell, SD&G and Hawkesbury. ...
Dec 23, 2022
Rideau Health Community Services closed Friday
With the pending storm, Rideau Community Health Services have decided to close all of their sites Friday. They say it's an effort to keep their staff and clients safe from the worsening roads and weat...
Dec 22, 2022
