Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Smiths Falls native Brooke Henderson finishes tied for 15th at US Women's Open
Smiths Falls native and LPGA golfer Brooke Henderson tied for 15th at the Women's US Open this past weekend. Brooke, who made her comeback after dealing with an illness for several weeks, shot a four-...
Jun 06, 2022 Photo - LPGA.com
Today on In Focus: An update on the Smiths Falls Mosaic Art Project to honour victims of gender-based violence
Today on In Focus: We welcome Emma Kinsman from Lanark County Interval House and Anna Camilleri from Redefine Arts who provide an update on the mosaic project which will serve as a memorial and reflec...
Jun 06, 2022
LGTIRL MPP Clark: Ford Government to focus on economy in newly elected term
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says he is focused on what work has to be done, now that he and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives have been re-elected. Cla...
Jun 06, 2022
At least one Councillor in Carleton Place questions town response to storm and resulting power outages
At least one Carleton Place town councillor feels that town hall could have done a better job of responding to the recent damaging storm that swept through our region leaving thousands without electri...
Jun 06, 2022
Lake 88 Exclusive: Preview of Planet Youth Lanark County teen substance use survey
Planet Youth Lanark County is a volunteer group working with area health-care and community stakeholders to adopt a model for tackling youth substance use that was first pioneered in Iceland in the 19...
Jun 06, 2022
Some local gas prices slightly below national average - how long will the 'deals' last?
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says we can expect another hike in gas prices as soon as today. CAA reports they already went up across much of the country over the weekend ands sit at a nat...
Jun 06, 2022
Carleton Place marks Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in style
On Saturday, Carleton Place celebrated the Queen's Jubilee in style at royal garden party complete with visiting monarchs from a number of eras. The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum and the...
Jun 06, 2022
In Focus - Executive Director of Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust, Carolyn Piche
We welcome newly-appointed Executive Director of Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust, Carolyn Piche.
Jun 03, 2022
Re-elected: Steve Clark speaks with Lake 88 after Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes victory
Steve Clark was re-elected as the MPP Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes in last night's election. Lake 88 News Director Bob Perreault spoke with the five-time winner this morning.
Jun 03, 2022
Another COVID-19 related death reported in LGL
Another COVID-19 related death has been added to the local totals. There have now been 108 since the pandemic began in March of 2020. Hospitalizations remain at four, with two in the ICU and one venti...
Jun 03, 2022
