Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Watch where you park in Perth - Winter restrictions now in effect
The town of Perth has a friendly reminder. From today through March 31st, all overnight parking is banned from all town streets between the hours of 12:01-6 a.m. It's a snow thing. The overnight parki...
Nov 20, 2023
Next-Generation 911 dispatch to be installed Friday, but launch date won't be for a while
A brief update was provided at the latest Smiths Falls committee of the whole meeting by Fire Chief Rick Chesebrough on Next-Generation 911. The Chief says the dispatching equipment is being installed...
Nov 17, 2023
Lanark County identifies key issues to pitch to province
Lanark County has identified their delegation requests for the forthcoming ROMA Conference. They'll be asking for an audience with the Ministry of Education, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Ministr...
Nov 17, 2023 ROMA logo (CNW Group/Rural Ontario Municipal Association)
Grant Can Cook Week 9: Monte Cristo Sandwich
On this week's Grant Can Cook, I tackled the Monte Cristo Sandwich. I was seeking some inspiration for this week's meal, and it was our very own Adam Weekes who came up with this quick and easy sugges...
Nov 17, 2023
Province tables legislation aimed at service workers
Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini introduced legislation earlier this week aimed at the food service sector. Piccini said 6% of Ontario workers, ov...
Nov 17, 2023
Carleton Place Canadians, Nepean Raiders meet Saturday for first time since trade
The Carleton Place Canadians take on the Nepean Raiders Saturday night for the first time since the teams made a trade. Lleyton McLean, a forward from Rideau Lakes and reigning EOJHL MVP for the Perth...
Nov 17, 2023
Junior Hockey Talk - November 16th, 2023
On this week's Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme and Terry Shea catch up with your local EOJHL coaches ahead of a busy weekend of junior hockey. Catch Junior Hockey Talk live every Thursday after the 6 p...
Nov 17, 2023
Your four new members of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Board of Directors
There's four new members on the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Board of Directors. Scott Anderson, Jamie Church, Rob Dyke and Steve Gauthier were all welcomed with a formal orientation earli...
Nov 17, 2023
In Focus: Did you know there's a breast cancer awareness group in Perth?
Carlene Watson from the Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group joins us to talk about her group, who it's for and the difference it's making in local lives. Find out more by calling 613-812-...
Nov 16, 2023
Lanark County getting creative with developers to address affordable housing crisis
Lanark County will be seeking bids from developers to build affordable housing units in the county or town of Smiths Falls by offering incentives. Those incentives being a one-time capital grant of $1...
Nov 16, 2023 Image: House Beautiful
