Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Special Winter Weather Travel Advisory in place for Lake 88 listening area
There is a special winter weather travel advisory in place. Environment Canada has issued the advisory due to the snowfall. Some parts of our listening area could see up to 10 cms by the time its all ...
Apr 19, 2022
Fatal ATV collision in Leeds-Thousand Islands Township
Leeds OPP continue to investigate a fatal ATV incident that took place over the long-weekend. They responded to a call just after 8 pm on Sunday night on County Rd. 2 in Leeds and the Thousand Islands...
Apr 19, 2022
In Focus - Affordable Housing Week - Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow
This is affordable housing week on In Focus. We kick things off by speaking with Smiths Falls Mayor Shawn Pankow about a new partnership with Carebridge that will see an affordable housing apartment b...
Apr 18, 2022
OPP: Drivers, riders need to work together to ensure a safe motorcycle season
It's motorcycle season, and that means both riders and drivers in cars have to keep safety top of mind. OPP Constable Joe Terschuk tells Lake 88 that for riders, step one is make sure you're dressed p...
Apr 18, 2022
Bears face win or go home scenario against Jr. Sens Monday
The Smiths Falls Bears face elimination tonight in their playoff series against the Ottawa Jr. Senators. The Bears fell 2-1 in overtime Saturday to go down 3 games to none. Game time is 7:30 this even...
Apr 18, 2022 File Photo: Smiths Falls Bears "X"
Stores and Restaurants re-open after Easter long-weekend, still some closures to deal with
After being closed yesterday, most retail stores, grocery stores and restaurants re-open today. But some people get an extended long-weekend. Most federal and many municipal services are closed as are...
Apr 18, 2022
Blue Wings to face Casselman in Barkley Cup beginning Tuesday
The Perth Blue Wings have advanced to the Barkley Cup and will play the Casselman Vikings in the final. Game one goes tomorrow at the Perth Arena at 8 o'clock. The Blue Wings make their return to the ...
Apr 18, 2022 Commissioner Marc Franche presenting the Richardson Division trophy to the Perth Blue Wings (Photo Twitter)
Perth Little-League baseball registration underway
Parents looking for a summer activity for their kids should know that registration is underway for the 2022 Perth and District Little League Baseball season. You can sign up your kids up now for a num...
Apr 18, 2022
Mix of virtual and in-person meetings expected for Lanark County Council
Hybrid options and livestreaming of committee and council meetings will continue to be offered at the Lanark County level. The necessary procedural by-law changes are expected to pass at a May council...
Apr 18, 2022
Decision on zonal vs. system-wide bus cancellations not yet final
The debate over zonal or system-wide bus cancellations isn't over. STEO General Manager and CEO Janet Murray, presented a report to Upper Canada Trustees about the group's Inclement Weather Zone Revie...
Apr 18, 2022
