Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Storm Response: Carleton Place collecting brush curbside today
Carleton Place says town staff will be starting the curbside collection of brush and tree waste generated by the storm today to help residents clean up. Public Works will not be collecting leaf bags a...
May 30, 2022
Brooke Henderson set to return to LPGA Tour
Brooke Henderson is ready to play on the LPGA Tour again. The Smiths Fall native has been out with an undisclosed illness for several weeks but will tee it up once again at this week's US Open. She sa...
May 30, 2022 Brooke Henderson (file photo)
In Focus - Climate Network Lanark Youth Group members Clara Misener and Jordan-Anne Rich
Climate Network Lanark Youth Group members Clara Misener and Jordan-Anne Rich discuss how to start a pollinator garden to protect endangered bees and butterflies.
May 27, 2022
Storm Response: 99% restoration by Friday night, but for some in our area it could still be days
Hydro One has offered an update on the local power outages. The good news is the Utility expects to have power restored to 99 per cent of customers affected by the storm by tonight. However, they also...
May 27, 2022
LGL Health Unit reports another local COVID-19 related death - four long-term care facilities remain in outbreak
Another COVID-19 related death has been reported by the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. It is the second recorded death this week. There have now been 107 local virus-related deaths s...
May 27, 2022
LGTIRL Conservative Candidate Steve Clark - PC's plan is to put more money into pockets of Ontarians
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Conservative Party Candidate Steve Clark says he isn't concerned about money being taken off the table when it comes to ending license plate sticker f...
May 27, 2022
Smiths Falls set to add Pride Crosswalks to Beckwith St.
The town of Smiths Falls is adding a little more inclusivity to its streets. The two north/south crosswalks on Church Street at Beckwith Street North will be home to Pride crosswalks after new asphalt...
May 27, 2022
Hit the streets: Perth Night Market all set for Saturday night
The Night Market returns to downtown Heritage Perth tomorrow night. Perth Heritage Tourism Manager Kathryn Jamieson says it's a chance to get out, and most of us need it. As for safety, street closure...
May 27, 2022
Three suspects face the judge after domestic investigations in Lanark County
Lanark County OPP responded to 580 calls for services last week. That inflated tally can be attributed to calls during last Saturday's storm when at least 200 came in. Among the calls were several dom...
May 27, 2022
Local group seeks to put warship replica back in service as a renewed attraction for Lanark County
The HMCS Haida served the Royal Canadian Navy for 20 years in World War II and the Korean War, and a local group wants to restore its replica. The original ship now resides in Hamilton as a tourist at...
May 27, 2022
