Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus - Margot Hallam, Executive Director of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation
Margot Hallam, Executive Director of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation tells us all about the organizations Giving Tuesday campaign and the importance of giving locally. Find out...
Nov 28, 2022
Bill 23 - Can the new housing bill help with the housing crisis?
Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster act introduced by the province to tackle the housing crisis continues to be criticized by many. From small municipalities to charitable organizations, many say the...
Nov 28, 2022 Photo: ReMax Canada
Smiths Falls' Canopy Growth among cannabis producers looking for federal regulations to change through Advisory Panel
An Independent, Expert Panel will review the Cannabis Act now that its been around awhile. After their review they'll look provide advice to federal government on any changes that should be made. They...
Nov 28, 2022
We're building a mountain range! Another successful stop for the Build a Mountain of Food Campaign
It was another successful stop for the Build a Mountain of Food Campaign which made stops in Elgin and Westport this weekend. In Elgin 1,200 pounds of food and just over $9,500 were collected for the ...
Nov 28, 2022
Getting the word out: Planet Youth Lanark County Action Meeting discuses youth substance abuse
Last week's Community Action Meeting hosted by Planet Youth Lanark County gave participants a good look at the results of the February student survey of local Grade 10 students on substance use in our...
Nov 28, 2022
Updated: Vehicle fire spread to home in Rideau Lakes after collision, no serious injuries
Rideau Lakes OPP, local fire departments and Lanark County Paramedics responded to a collision on Saturday in Portland that led to a vehicle fire, which spread to a nearby house. OPP report that short...
Nov 28, 2022
Ten years missing: Victoria Police release age-progression image of missing Emma Fillipof
It's been ten years since former Perth Resident Emma Filipoff went missing in Victoria BC. It was the night of November 22nd, 2012 when police spoke with her in front of a hotel in Victora. They had g...
Nov 28, 2022
Let the good times roll! CP Holiday Train rolls into Perth, Smiths Falls and Merrickville
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train makes stops in Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth tonight for the first time since the pandemic derailed the annual celebration two years ago. It stops in Merrickv...
Nov 28, 2022
In Focus - Climate Network Lanark's Alberto Suarez-Esteban discusses the Alternative Land Use Services Program
Climate Network Lanark's Alberto Suarez-Esteban discusses the Alternative Land Use Services Program - an incentive program that rewards farmers for contributing to a healthy environment.
Nov 25, 2022
Warning signs: What to look for if your loved one is sick with flu, RSV or COVID-19
With the tragic news of the passing of a child from the flu in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, we wanted to know at what point you should start worry if you have a sick loved one. For more information, ...
Nov 25, 2022
