Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

Lanark County OPP are asking the public in Carleton Place to be on the lookout for vandals. It comes after they report several incidents at properties in the town. Carleton Place Junction, the Riversi...

The Canada Day long weekend has arrived and a that means roads, trails and waterways across Ontario will be busy. OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt says taking basic safety steps can greatly increase your su...

The July 1st Holiday means government offices and agencies are closed for the day at all levels. That means beer and liquor stores are closed, though some agency stores, usually found in convenience s...

Local Fire Departments says to reduce the risk of fire and injury, its best to attend a community fireworks display today instead of firing off your own. But if you are going to light up your sky, the...

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital have announced the closure of the Perth emergency department effective Saturday, July 2 at 7 a.m. In a media release, the hospital says the cause for the c...

The oldest building in Perth has been sold. We find out who bought it and what the plans are for this piece of history.

It's good news for Smiths Falls fun-seekers. After persistent vandalism forced staff to remove the water inflatable at Murphy Park, Director of Community Services Art Manhire says a replacement has be...

Reaction to the Roe V Wade decision in the US, ending constitutional protections for abortions in that country, has reverberated around the world, including here in Canada. MBC spoke with Carolyn Egan...

The Upper Canada District School Board has handed out its 2022 Trustee Innovation Awards - and there's a first, involving a local winner. The annual awards recognize individuals using innovative teach...

The OPP says sextortion scams are circulating within the region, and in Ontario in general. Scammers usually contact victims through social media and convince them to share intimate private pictures. ...