Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

If you're looking for something to do with the kids over the holiday break, the Town of Perth has a couple ideas for you. From December 17th through January 6th, they're offering several days of free ...

All too often the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario has helped kids in our listening area when they need it the most. Now CHEO (as it's known) is asking that we return the favour. The hospital sa...

Over the years, the Alzheimer Society has seen a pattern of people calling in for information and assistance around the holiday season. Program Manager Denise Driver says people can see changes in eac...

We speak with new Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell who takes a look down the road at the next term for Carleton Place council.

Last Tuesday, K9 advocates, a dog rescue in Manitoba that is dedicated to help first nation's communities with animal overpopulation, reached out to Furry Tales Cat Rescue. They were hoping that the S...

Several departments within the OPP came together to execute a search warrant at a home in Perth late last week, resulting in drug-related charges against three people. Police seized more than 60 grams...

Here is a reminder that Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect in communities around our listening area. In most cases the overnight parking restrictions are in effect until early spring on the str...

Perth Fire Services has a new Assistant Fire Chief. Andrew Baird is his name, and he comes to the Perth Fire Services with a passion for all aspects of the fire service. He was previously a Lieutenant...

A couple weeks ago we told you about cash going to hospitals in Lanark County for infrastructure repairs. This time around it's Leeds-Grenville's turn. Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau La...

Ground has been broken on the new multi-use, permanent sports pad at Carleton Junction in Carleton Place. The groundbreaking ceremony took place last week. The project is the result of a cooperative e...