Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus: The man himself! Santa Claus!!
Santa drops by for his annual visit to the Lake 88 studios to talk to all the little boys and girls in our listening area!
Dec 21, 2023
Lanark County ponies up $5 million for Better Homes Lanark program
Lanark County's moving ahead with a $5 million contribution from its reserves for its Better Homes Lanark program in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and your heating bill. 28% of single famil...
Dec 21, 2023
Survey helps reveal how UCDSB students view school
The Upper Canada District School Board released the results of the fall school climate survey that 60% of Grade 4 to 12 students took part in. 21 questions were asked of students around three main the...
Dec 21, 2023
PSFDH Foundation 50/50 a huge success as MRI fundraising continues
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation's 50-50 draw has been a big success. They've been raising money for the new, fully functional MRI machine in many ways, but this particular driv...
Dec 21, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Lisa Thompson reflects on 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the challenges and opportunities of the coming year, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Lisa Thompson, took a moment to look back on the...
Dec 21, 2023
4% tax rate increase for Drummond/North Elmsley Township
Drummond/North Elmsley approved their 2024 budget last month. It's a 4% tax rate increase for their residents, a figure Reeve Steve Fournier can live with in today's climate. There's some big t...
Dec 21, 2023
'The 48': Get set for the next two days in Lanark and Leeds
Good Morning! Here is a few things to look for over the next 48 hours in our region. STUFF TO DO Today: The Community Christmas Dinner in Smiths Falls takes place this afternoon at 5pm. It's hosted by...
Dec 21, 2023
In Focus: Have a holly, jolly, Christmas with safely prepared food
We talk food prep and safety on today's edition of In Focus with Dr. Lina Li, our Health Unit's Medical Officer of Health and Public Health Nurse Sarah Burris. Learn more here!
Dec 20, 2023
Lanark County councillors receive update on proposed extraction pit in Lanark Highlands
County council received an information update last week regarding Cavanagh Construction's proposed extraction pit in Lanark Highlands. The proposal caused an uproar earlier this year and sprung the bi...
Dec 20, 2023 The proposed location of the extraction pit
Murder charges in death of Rose Kerwin in Mississippi Mills
The OPP reports that two people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of 50-year-old Rose Kerwin, who had been reported missing on November 13th. Her body had been found in the M...
Dec 20, 2023
