Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Stuff A Cruiser event nets huge gain for North Frontenac Food Bank
Members of the Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police, the OPP Auxiliary, and the North Frontenac Food Bank held their annual stuff the cruiser food drive. They report that more than $1,600 in cash and $...
Apr 18, 2022
Bunny-run set for Saturday in Carleton Place
Carleton Place's Bunny Run, a free family-friendly event, presented by community member Kory Earle, takes place today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festivities kick off at the Carleton Place Public Library, ...
Apr 16, 2022
Long-weekend blitz underway by OPP
Between Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th, 2022, members of our area's detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police are participating in a Provincial Traffic Safety Campaign with an emphasis o...
Apr 16, 2022
Game Six of Perth-Carleton Place EOJHL semi-final postponed due to power failure, to be played Saturday
The Perth Blue Wings and Carleton Place Canadians have to wait another day to determine the fate of their EOJHL division, or semi-final, series thanks to a power failure in Perth. The game was called ...
Apr 16, 2022 A dark Perth Arena during Friday's wind storm. Photo: Twitter
Smiths Falls Bears thumped in game 2 of CCHL playoff series
The Smiths Falls Bears are now down two games to none in their second round CCHL playoff series. They fell Friday night to the Ottawa Jr. Senators 8-0 in front of some disappointed, yet supportive fan...
Apr 16, 2022
Wind storm knocks out power for thousands in Lake 88 listening area and much of eastern and southern Ontario
Hydro One crews are cleaning up dozens of messes in our listening area caused by yesterday's wind storm. High winds downed power lines, broke poles and caused trees to fall on lines leaving many witho...
Apr 16, 2022
Lanark County to give Carebridge, Smiths Falls go-ahead for new affordable housing building
Lanark County will officially award Carebridge Community Support the contract for an upcoming affordable housing unit at 44 Chambers Street in Smiths Falls at the next county council meeting. As Lake ...
Apr 15, 2022
'Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine' committee begins work of bringing Ukrainians fleeing the war to town
The 'Smiths Falls Welcomes Ukraine' Committee is looking for Smiths Falls area residents who are willing to help Ukrainian families fleeing the war. Committee Spokesperson Mark Czubak tells Lake 88 on...
Apr 15, 2022 Photo: Canadian Red Cross Twitter
Bears look to even series with Jr. Sens in game two in Smiths Falls
The Smiths Falls Bears play game two of their CCHL playoff series against the Ottawa Jr. Senators tonight. Smiths Falls is hosting the game at the Bear's Den at 7:30. The Bears are looking to bounce b...
Apr 15, 2022
EOJHL: Perth looks for berth in Barkley Cup, while Carleton Place pushes for Game 7
The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League's Divisional Series between Perth and Carleton Place could come to an end tonight. The Perth Blue Wings welcome the Carleton Place Canadians. Perth is looking ...
Apr 15, 2022
