Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Four-way stop added in Carleton Place at busy intersection
A new four-way stop at the intersections of Morris Street and Boyd Street, and Morris Street and Mississippi Road in Carleton Place is closer to reality. Councillor Mark Hinton brought the motion forw...
Nov 21, 2023 TimmyHamster / CC
Something wicked this way comes.... Lanark and Leeds preps for winter driving
Winter descends upon us this afternoon, and as the OPP's Kerry Schmidt says, that means we need to be on our toes behind the wheel. Take your time when out and about, keep your speed down, leave plent...
Nov 21, 2023
Still missing: Have you seen Kevin?
The search continues for a man last seen November 10th in the Sharbot Lake area. "Kevin" (no last name has been released) is 59 years-old, stands 5'8" tall, and weighs 180 lbs. Kevin is bald, with a g...
Nov 21, 2023
Santa Claus is coming to Carleton Place
Santa Claus is coming to town.... this Saturday! St. Nick will be in Carleton Place for their annual Santa Claus Parade. It starts at 5, and the festivities run until about 7:30. You can expect some c...
Nov 21, 2023
Community rallying behind Peter's Restaurant free meal initiative
Taking inspiration from other businesses in the Ottawa Valley, Peter's Restaurant is offering free meals for those in need. Customers can donate any amount of money they want and it'll go towards a fr...
Nov 20, 2023
OPP launch investigation into suspicious death following body discovery in Pakenham river
A suspicious death investigation's been launched following the discovery of a body in a river near Pakenham last week. Police identified the body found November 12th as 50-year-old Rose Kerwin, who wa...
Nov 20, 2023
You can now pick up an HIV test kit from the health unit
HIV test kits are now available from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Jennifer Adams, Manager of Clinical Services tells us its a collaboration with the University of Ottawa. The ...
Nov 20, 2023
Did you buy a Smile Cookie this year? Local Alzheimer organization thankful
This year's Smile Cookie Campaign wrapped up at Tim Hortons locations across the country Sunday. Half of the proceeds of each cookie sale at all three locations in Perth this year went towards the Alz...
Nov 20, 2023
Done deal: Canopy sheds Biosteel
Canopy Growth Corp. has successfully secured court approval for the sale of its BioSteel sports drink business through two lucrative transactions. The financial details of these deals have not been di...
Nov 20, 2023
You can now pick up a marriage license at Brockville's ServiceOntario through new pilot project
The ServiceOntario in Brockville is running a pilot project that will see online marriage license applications come to fruition. Soon-to-be-married couples can apply for a licence online through a sec...
Nov 20, 2023
