Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Today on In Focus: Win a Truck for Algonquin College!
Algonquin College Perth Dean Chris Hahn and Bean Chevrolet GMC Buick's Keith Bean talk to us about the Win this Truck Raffle benefiting the Perth Campus. Don't miss a single episode! Sign up for Homet...
Jul 04, 2022
A helping hand during rough times: Perth residents encouraged to sign up for Volunteer Corps of Ontario
With storms like the May long-weekend wind and thunderstorms that knocked power out to thousands for days and days still fresh in many people's minds, the town of Perth is encouraging people to join t...
Jul 04, 2022
Could have been worse: Boat burns in Rideau Lakes, captain and his dog are going to be okay
Leeds County OPP responded to a boat fire over the weekend in the Rideau Ferry area. The captain suffered minor burns and made it to shore before the boat sank. His dog made it out too. They had just ...
Jul 04, 2022 Photo: OPP Twitter
The OPP stopped a man in North Grenville for stunt driving, with an unrestrained baby in the backseat
A Grenville Detachment OPP officer pulled a driver over for speeding and wound up charging him for putting a baby in danger. The driver was stopped after passing a large amount of traffic on the 416. ...
Jul 04, 2022
Honouring the Queen: Carleton Place welcomes Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell
Carleton Place played host to a special visitor on Saturday as Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell participated in a tree planting at St. James Park. Even though the vice-regal's tree ...
Jul 04, 2022
In Focus - Author and Historian Linda Seccaspina
In celebration of Canada Day, Lynda welcomes the colourful and entertaining author and historian Linda Seccaspina.
Jul 01, 2022 Photo: Tara Gesner Metroland Media
Mother and son arrested for possessing counterfeit US cash
Police in Smiths Falls have arrested and charged a mother and son for using counterfeit US money. We first told you about this last week. After an investigation Smiths Falls Police found and arrested ...
Jul 01, 2022
After speaking with PSFDH officials, Perth Mayor Fenik says temporary ER closure was 'unavoidable'
The Town of Perth has reacted to the announced closure of the Emergency Department at the town's site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. It will be closed starting Saturday morning at 7a...
Jul 01, 2022
Gas prices starting drop as provincial gas tax is removed for six months - but its still expensive
The cut to provincial gas tax takes effect today. Premier Doug Ford's Government passed legislation this past spring to make the move. It means we'll be paying 5.7 cents less per litre for gas, and 5....
Jul 01, 2022
Heading to the beach? Our health unit has you covered
Many of us will be hitting the beach as part of our long weekend plans. The Health Unit is back testing water to make sure its safe for us to get a much-needed break from the heat. Senior Health Inspe...
Jul 01, 2022 Photo: LGL Health Unit
