Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Build a Mountain of Food rolls into Portland and Merrickville tomorrow
The Build a Mountain of Food Campaign continues tomorrow with stops in Portland and Merrickville. They'll be at the Portland LCBO and RBC from 9 until noon in support of the Portland Food Bank, then f...
Dec 02, 2022
Obstetrical Department set to reopen at PSFDH
The reopening of the Obstetrical Unit at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is slated for the new year. The birthing unit was closed in mid-September due to a "staffing situation," the hospi...
Dec 01, 2022
Recent spike in local overdoses a cause of concern for Health Unit
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit are reporting multiple drug overdoses over the last four days across the region, some of which of have been fatal. This spike has been identified t...
Dec 01, 2022
In Focus - Perth's new Mayor, Judy Brown
We're joined by Perth's new Mayor, Judy Brown, who takes a look down the road at the next four years for council and tells us about work that's already underway in the town.
Dec 01, 2022
Renewed call for help to find Smiths Falls man Lawrence Bertrim, missing since October 2nd
Police in Smiths Falls are renewing their call for help to find a man last seen on September 30th. They're searching for 42-year-old Lawrence Bertim, who was officially reported missing on October 2nd...
Dec 01, 2022
Restructuring continues at Smiths Falls' Canopy Growth
The restructuring at Canopy Growth continues. The Smiths Falls-based company has laid off 55 employees, and will break out its Canadian Cannabis operations into a standalone business. A spokesperson s...
Dec 01, 2022
Culleton Kuzyk and Warmerdam Inquest Jury Recommendation no. 11: Make sure the courts talk to each other
We continue our look at each recommendation made by the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence. Today we look at no. 11 which speaks to the feasibility of justice secto...
Dec 01, 2022
What to do if you don't have medication for your kids: We have some tips to help
Medications for children are slowly making their way on to shelves in Pharmacies across Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville. But if you can't get them and have a sick child, the Health Unit's Medical Officer...
Dec 01, 2022 close up of mother pouring cough syrup. blurred baby boy in background
Common scams to be on the lookout for over the holidays Part 1
The OPP is out with a list of ten scams to be on the lookout for this holiday season. They report that over the last few weeks, police have investigated several gift card scams, offers involving bank ...
Dec 01, 2022
Want to make a difference? Smiths Falls seeking committee and board members
The Town of Smiths Falls is still looking for people to sit on various town committees and boards. They need members for groups like, the Child Development Centre Advisory Board, the Smiths Falls Drug...
Dec 01, 2022
