Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Play 4 Dads hospital lottery launched by Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation
The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation officially launched the Play 4 Dad's Hospital lottery yesterday, ahead of Father's Day. Foundation Managing Director Allan Roberts tells us what ...
Apr 27, 2022 'Partners in the 'Play4Dads' Hospital Lottery pose with the ATV Grand Prize at the lottery launch at Levi Home Hardware in Almonte. Pictured left to right: Hussein Habbal (Throttle PowerSports), Mary Wilson Trider (AGH FVM), Louise Beckinsale (GilligalouBird Store), Adam Guest (Throttle PowerSports) and Thomas Levi (Levi Home Hardware) join Antoine Pruneau (Ottawa Red Blacks) seated.
Details emerging: Close to 250 jobs lost system-wide at Canopy Growth
Smiths Falls-based cannabis producer Canopy Growth's latest round of job cuts has left 245 people looking for work. The cuts announced Tuesday morning are part of changed designed to help the company ...
Apr 27, 2022
Some services in Smiths Falls to see fee increases
Smiths Falls staff proposed new fees and charges for various municipal services, and increases are mostly seen across the board. They're the first look at increases since 2019, when they deferred the ...
Apr 27, 2022
Must-win situation for Blue Wings in Game 6 of the Barkley Cup on Thursday
The Perth Blue Wings trail the Barkley Cup three games to two after a 4-3 overtime loss to Casselman in Perth Last night. Trent Harris, Justin Salter, and Will Howarth all scored for Perth in the loss...
Apr 27, 2022
Two children among victims in fatal collision on 401
The OPP has updated their investigation into a fatal collision on the 401 that occurred on April 18th. They now say two children were among the three people killed in the collision between a passenger...
Apr 27, 2022
CP Fire Chief Meunier speaks to Council
Fire Chief Pascal Meunier took the time to answer the most common question he receives from the public as he addressed Carleton Place council last night in a scheduled report. Meunier indicated respon...
Apr 27, 2022
In Focus - Tues Apr 26, 2022 - Community Employment Services
Dean of Algonquin College's Perth Campus Chris Hahn, and Lisa Benoit the college's Manager, Community Employment Services join us to talk about how the campus is helping with local employment.
Apr 26, 2022
Westport COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is holding a catch-up vaccination clinic for students at the Westport Legion today from 1pm-7pm. The clinic at 10099 County Rd 10 is open to WALK-IN...
Apr 26, 2022
Job losses at Canopy Growth as restructuring continues
Smiths Falls-based Canopy Growth has gone through another round of restructuring resulting in job losses across their system. There are confirmed job losses, though the number has yet to be released. ...
Apr 26, 2022
Former Smiths Falls Councillor Jack Traynor passes away
Former Smiths Falls Councillor Jack Traynor has passed away. Traynor leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Evelyn, and their children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. He served on town ...
Apr 26, 2022
