Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Today on In Focus: the Lyme disease discussion continues
Today on In Focus: Lyme Disease sufferer, Cecile Gough, who credits U.S. doctors with helping her on the road to recovery, speaks with Lynda D'Aoust. Don't miss a single episode! Sign up for Hometown ...
Aug 12, 2022
Flaming vehicle in Drummond/North Elmsley leads to charges for 18-year-old driver
A vehicle fire on Highway 7 in Drummond/North Elmsley has resulted in charges against an 18-year-old from Corbyville. Lanark OPP responded to the call last night at about 11. Once there, they found th...
Aug 12, 2022
Its' back! 23rd Annual Perth Lions Club Garlic Festival returns with all that you'd expect
It's so close you can smell it! The Annual Perth Lion's Club Garlic Festival is back at the Fairgrounds starting Saturday. It's the 23rd edition of the festival that draws thousands of garlic fans to ...
Aug 12, 2022
Crime Stoppers: Help find a stolen Nissan Rogue, get a reward
This week Lanark County Crime Stoppers and the OPP are looking for your help to nab a car thief. Sometime between 6pm on Friday, August 5th, and 9:30 am on the 6th, someone stole a 2010 grey Nissan Ro...
Aug 12, 2022
Local tri-athlete is sweating for pets this month
A triathlete in the Leeds Grenville region is testing her endurance by raising funds for pets this month. Marianne Carlyle from the OSPCA Leeds and Grenville Animal Center, is looking to bike, run and...
Aug 12, 2022
Your bank won't call you looking for personal information - OPP warn of another scam
It never ends: The OPP is out with another scam warning. This time they say that their detachments have seen an increase in fake bank investigator frauds. The scam involves crooks pretending to be ban...
Aug 12, 2022
In Focus - President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen
President and CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen speaks to us about some positive goings on in the hospital.
Aug 11, 2022
Tensions rise at Lanark County council as delegations upset warden, councilors
A pair of delegations made to Lanark County's Community Services meeting Wednesday night incensed many councillors as they felt the presentations showed no respect to them or their staff. One delegati...
Aug 11, 2022
Perth's Dr. Drummond on Throne Speech: "Pretty disappointing"
There wasn't much about a plan to deal with healthcare in this week's Throne Speech at Queen's Park. Here's what Perth's Dr. Alan Drummond, who is also the Co-chair of the Canadian Association of Emer...
Aug 11, 2022
Keeping Perth Green - Council amends bylaw to encourage more public park space
At this week's Perth council committee of the whole meeting, director of development services Joanna Bowes tabled a proposal to change bylaws. The changes would require developers to dedicate a portio...
Aug 11, 2022
