Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
LFK Ontario Party Candidate points to broadband as key issue facing riding, says his party would have had different pandemic approach
First-time provincial election candidate Thomas Mulder, who is running for the new Ontario Party says one issue that we all need improved in Lanark-Frontenac Kingston is highspeed internet. On ...
May 13, 2022
Gas heat back on the table for three Lanark County housing units after costs of alternatives explored
After concerns from local environment groups halted Lanark County's plans to replace the heating and hot water systems at three social housing units with natural gas, the decision to resume the projec...
May 13, 2022
Sticker shock for Councillors in Carleton Place as price for water treatment plant improvements take off like a geyser
At this week's Committee of The Whole meeting for Carleton Place council, councillors got a firsthand look at the effects of today's inflation rates. Councillors were shocked to learn of the price tag...
May 13, 2022
Smiths Falls Police says ATV season can be great, and safe
With the summer-like weather people are getting back to their summer hobbies like riding ATV's. Smiths Falls Police Constable Aaron Tompkins tells Lake 88 its a ppular pass-time. Police are all...
May 13, 2022 The OPP patrols a trail in Ontario
Ontario Votes - Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Green Party of Ontario Candidate, Fiona Jager
Our election coverage shifts to Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Green Party of Ontario Candidate, Fiona Jager.
May 12, 2022 Fiona Jagger (88.1 file photo)
Ontario Votes: Today on In Focus, Fiona Jager, candidate for the Green Party of Ontario in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes
Join us for an exclusive interview with Fiona Jager, Green Party of Ontario Candidate for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, on In Focus today (Thu., May 12, 2022). We learn about the ...
May 12, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022: LFK Candidates present platforms, square off on local issues
At Wednesday night's live-streamed all candidates event for local LFK contenders, most participants found agreements in their party's platforms and the most pressing needs of the riding. The event was...
May 12, 2022
A new approach: Local group seeking to build affordable housing presents to Perth Council
Representatives from the town's Caring Community Housing Initiative spoke to Perth Council this week, giving them update on their plans for new affordable homes. Reverend Ken Davis and David Kroetsch ...
May 12, 2022
Perth Mayoral Candidate Judy Brown promises open communication from the Mayor's chair
Last week, Perth Councillor Judy Brown delivered her nomination papers to Town Hall officially starting her quest for the Mayor's Chair in the town. Brown tells Lake 88 she feels it's the right time f...
May 12, 2022 New Perth Mayor Judy Brown
Lanark County tweaks COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees
Lanark County has tweaked its policy regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for its employees. Some of the changes include proof of vaccination for new hires at Lanark Lodge and designated employees as condit...
May 12, 2022
