Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Former St. John Catholic High School, Elementary teacher Giroux acquitted on all sexual interference charges
David Giroux has been acquitted on all charges. A former teacher at St. John Catholic High School and St. John Elementary, Giroux was charged in December 2022 with six counts of sexual interference. L...
Nov 10, 2023
We Remember: Annual ceremonies across Lanark County will honour our vets, past and present
Local services will be held across our listening area as Remembrance Day is marked Saturday to honour those who fought for our freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Perth Legion's Len...
Nov 10, 2023
LGL's Medical Officer of Health stresses the importance of annual flu and COVID shots
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is once again calling on all residents to get their flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li tells getting shots f...
Nov 10, 2023
Community support's there to address feral cat issue in Rideau Lakes
Earlier this week Lake 88 spoke to Ida Chvostek on In Focus regarding the feral cat problem in Portland and by extension, Rideau Lakes. Chvostek is asking council to help fund a trap, neuter, release ...
Nov 10, 2023
Mobile Crisis Response Team offers an update on case numbers in Lanark County and Smiths Falls
The Mobile Crisis Response Team in Lanark County and Smiths Falls is busier than ever. During an update on the cooperative effort by the Lanark County OPP, Smiths Falls Police Service, and Lanark Coun...
Nov 10, 2023
Grant Can Cook Week 8: Air Fryer Chicken Bites
I pulled from the ole' internet for this week's meal instead of taking a homemade recipe and attempting to recreate it. It was a very quick and easy meal in all aspects. Prep time, ingredients, and th...
Nov 10, 2023 This is what it was supposed to look like. I forgot to take a picture again so I pulled one from online. But this is it. Yum.
Owner, General Manager Brent Sullivan says Carleton Place Canadians have to play better to meet expectations
Brent Sullivan is not pleased with what he's seen from the Carleton Place Canadians this season. The owner and general manager wants to see some consistency and accountability from the group that's lo...
Nov 10, 2023
Lanark County hands out Awards of Excellence
Four recipients were honoured by Lanark County Council on Wednesday evening for their work to enhance life in the community. The Awards of Excellence were handed to Wendy O'Keefe, Christine Row, Linda...
Nov 10, 2023
Some reminders about what can and can't go in Perth's green bins
Perth's Director of Environment Services Grant Machan says the town has always been on the forefront of waste management. The green bins have been popular with residents, and other communities have in...
Nov 10, 2023 Bill Smith / CC
Junior Hockey Talk - November 9, 2023
On this week's episode of Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme and Terry Shea speak with GM and Head Coach of the Smiths Falls Bears Pat Malloy, and Owner and GM of the Carleton Place Canadians Brent Sulliv...
Nov 10, 2023
