Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Bring that food! Build A Mountain of Food Campaign to hit Westport and Elgin
The annual Build a Mountain of Food Campaign makes stops in Westport and Elgin tomorrow. The Westport Food Bank's Steve Curry says every little bit helps, and cash donations are always welcome. Volunt...
Nov 25, 2022
Two alleged vandals caught in the act spray-painting in Perth
Lanark County OPP have arrested a pair of teens that were caught in the act of spray painting a structure on Beckwith St. in Perth. While not providing details, the OPP says that the pair was arrested...
Nov 25, 2022
Lanark County outlines ROMA approach
Lanark County council planned their approach to the upcoming Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in late January. It's a chance for municipalities to have 15-minute delegations with provinc...
Nov 25, 2022 ROMA logo (CNW Group/Rural Ontario Municipal Association)
Rideau Lakes Council begins new term
The new Council for the Township of Rideau Lakes was sworn in at their inaugural event held at the Ronald E Holman Municipal Complex in South Elmsley on November 15th. The new Council will serve under...
Nov 25, 2022
Mississippi Mills welcomes new council for 2022-2026 term
The new Mississippi Mills Municipal Council was officially sworn in during an inaugural meeting at Almonte Old Town Hall on November 15th. Mayor Christa Lowry (acclaimed), Deputy Mayor Rickey Minnille...
Nov 25, 2022
Indigenous celebrations held at Montague Public School
Montague Public School continues to focus on Indigenous Education this month, and recently completed their week-and-a-half-long Indigenous Celebrations Week with collaborative singing and dancing work...
Nov 25, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to Carleton Place tomorrow!
Santa Claus will be in our listening area tomorrow. It's confirmed. Carleton Place will be holding their Santa Claus Parade tomorrow. The theme this year is "The Movies of Christmas." The route's a li...
Nov 25, 2022
Concern rising that seniors could provide the next RSV surge
Doctors are concerned seniors will be the next wave of patients hospitalized with R-S-V. Pediatric hospitals, like CHEO in Ottawa which services our listening area, have been treating large numbers of...
Nov 25, 2022
Pop-Up Protests in Smiths Falls and Brockville over Bill 23
There's a pop-up protest taking place tomorrow at 11 am on the Southwest corner of Cornerlia St. W. And Elsmley St. N. In Smiths Falls. The protest is against Bill 23 - the province's bill aimed at bu...
Nov 25, 2022
OPP warns of new hydro scam
The OPP is warning of a hydro scam making the rounds, and the criminals are targeting seniors. The scammer calls the target saying they can cut hydro costs, then requests a meeting. Once there, they c...
Nov 25, 2022
