Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
In Focus: Get ready for the holidays, health-wise
Bob welcomes the Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Dr. Linna Li, who covers all you need to know about being ready to have a healthy and safe holiday. ...
Dec 06, 2023
In Focus - Erin Lee on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
There are two vigils taking place to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Wednesday. Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee tells us about the...
Dec 05, 2023 Erin Lee, Lanark County Interval House
Lanark County revising Transportation Master Plan
Lanark County staff will be working towards a revised Transportation Master Plan. Manager of Public Works Sean Derouin went over what the TMP provides. Staff will draft up a terms of reference update ...
Dec 05, 2023
COVID-19 cases on the rise but stabilizing locally, provincially
The Health Unit's Dr. Linna Li has warned that the COVID-19 rate in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark has increased. Since the onset of the pandemic, there have been close to 16,000 confirmed cases in the t...
Dec 05, 2023
Smiths Falls Jr. Bears optimistic winning ways will continue after slow start
We've just passed the halfway mark of the EOJHL season so we're checking in with local coaches on how they'd assess their progress to date. On Monday, we took a look at the Perth Blue Wings and today ...
Dec 05, 2023
Arrr! It's porch pirate season
Christmas packages are starting to arrive on front doors and porch pirates are on the prowl. Thankfully, the OPP have some helpful tips to keep them at bay. They recommend requesting a signature on de...
Dec 05, 2023
ATVs out, snowmobiles in on Algonquin Trail
And just like that, ATV season is over on the Algonquin Trail. The trail's team of caretakers has taken to social media, warning users that ATV access wrapped up over the weekend and won't reopen unti...
Dec 05, 2023
Local young environmentalists - this is a great opportunity
The deadline for young environment leaders to apply for a Municipal Climate Internship through Environmental Leadership Canada is fast approaching. They're looking for 18-30 year-olds for the paid, fu...
Dec 05, 2023
Your wake up weather - This day defines what Tuesdays are....
So there's nothing special about today. Barring some incredible event, I don't think anyone will ever look back on today and say, "Man alive! December 5th, 2023! THAT was a Tuesday!" Don't believe me?...
Dec 05, 2023
Packed Legion in Perth hears concerns about major development
The group Perth Citizens for Sensible Community Development hosted a panel discussion on the proposed subdivision on the Perth Golf Course Lands last Thursday. It was packed with people looking for in...
Dec 04, 2023 File Photo - This December 2023 meeting about the proposed development was well attended.
