Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Come one, come all! Carleton Place sets the table for community Christmas dinner
The free Carleton Place Christmas Day Community Dinner will be held at the 'Final Score Sports Bar' from noon until four. Owner Mark Van Rijswijk says when the former organizer decided it was time to ...
Dec 22, 2023 Mark Van Rijswijk (centre) with original CP Christmas Dinner organizer Kory Earl (right) and Jerry Flynn
That's a lot of Toonies - The Table CFC celebrates a great fundraiser
Toonies for the Table wraps up today (Friday), and it has been a huge success for the people who use the Community Food Centre's services both in Perth and Smiths Falls. The idea came from Perth Counc...
Dec 22, 2023 Photo: The Bank of Canada
MADD reaction: Alcohol in convenience stores brings concerns
There are concerns that the Ontario Government's announcement last week to make alcohol more readily available for purchase by 2026 could lead to an increase in impaired driving. We spoke with Steve S...
Dec 22, 2023
Junior Hockey Talk - CCHL Week - December 21, 2023
It's the final week of Junior Hockey Talk of 2023! Grant Deme and Terry Shea breakdown the Smiths Falls Bears season to this point, and catch up with Owner, General Manager, and Head Coach of the Carl...
Dec 22, 2023
Bring on 2024: Mississippi Mills' Mayor looks ahead
2024 is gearing up to be a busy year for the Municipality of Mississsippi Mills. Mayor Christa Lowry says there's an upcoming information session that everyone's welcome to attend about the long-term ...
Dec 22, 2023
Pack your patience if headed south this Christmas
Many people travel across the border to visit family and friends over the holidays. Superintendent at the Lansdowne Port of Entry Craig Kennedy recently sat down with us at myFM and talked about one o...
Dec 22, 2023
Strategic update: Smiths Falls' master plan
The first of what will be many updates regarding Smiths Falls strategic plan was presented by CAO Malcom Morris. He says they're off to a strong start. The strategic plan highlights six key areas of f...
Dec 22, 2023
The cost to protect: Budget set for Smiths Falls Police Service
The Smiths Falls Police budget has been approved for 2024. There's a 5% budget increase from 2023 for a total budget which falls just shy of $5.5 million. Deputy Chief Jodi Empey explained how the bud...
Dec 22, 2023 Smiths Falls Police Service Chief Jodi Empey
Don't serve up viruses! Give the gift of healthy eating with the Health Unit
Holiday meals will be hitting tables across Lanark and Leeds in the coming days and that means being safe when preparing food, for health's sake. Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says if you...
Dec 22, 2023
'The 48': Here's what's happening in the next two days
Good Morning! Here is a few things to look for over the next 48 hours in our region. STUFF TO DO Listen Today: The Lake 88 Christmas Kitchen Party is back for another year! Join your hosts Dave White ...
Dec 22, 2023
