Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
PSFDH continue to run beyond capacity
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital continues to operate beyond its capacity. President and CEO Michael Cohen broke down the numbers. Cohen predicts another 3 to 4 similar years to fol...
Nov 06, 2023 Michael Cohen presenting to Smiths Falls council in 2023.
Contract awarded for new Rideau Lakes fire station
R.K Porter General Contracting has been awarded the tender for the construction of the new Otter Lake Road fire station in Rideau Lakes. Nine bids were received for the project but council agreed the ...
Nov 06, 2023
Check your property for radon exposure, help reduce risk for lung cancer
November is Radon Action and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li says they're using the opportunity to talk about how ...
Nov 06, 2023
Marathon meeting scheduled Thursday for Carleton Place budget
The Town of Carleton Place will be having a marathon budget discussion at a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, November 9th, from 9AM to 4PM. There will be presentations taking place ...
Nov 06, 2023 Got Credit / CC
Vagrancy a community issue requiring community solutions
Homelessness is a community problem. For that reason, Leeds - Grenville Director of Community and Social Services Alison Tutak says it requires a community solution. Chronic homeless numbers top 100 c...
Nov 06, 2023
Health Unit launches Radon Action Month - What you should know about the gas
Radon Action Month is now underway, and the Health Unit is tying it to lung cancer awareness month. Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that seeps into our homes after forming when uraniu...
Nov 06, 2023
Help find Steven: OPP search for missing Smiths Falls man (click or tap for picture)
The OPP is looking for your help to find a missing man who was last seen in Smiths Falls. The 34 year old, referred to only as Steven was last seen near Lombard and Lavinia Streets on November 4th at ...
Nov 06, 2023
In Focus - Ashley Moisiuk, Registered Dietitian with Rideau Community Health Services
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we welcome Ashley Moisiuk, Registered Dietitian with Rideau Community Health Services.
Nov 03, 2023
Police locate, identify, arrest suspect who fled from Smiths Falls Police, rammed cruiser
Smiths Falls Police ended up finding their man after a driver struck a cruiser before fleeing from the scene earlier this week. Police were looking for the driver of a Kia Sportage with stolen BC plat...
Nov 03, 2023
Local MPP Steve Clark's thoughts on his government's fiscal update
Ontario's Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, unveiled the 2023 Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: "Building a Strong Ontario Together," and MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lake...
Nov 03, 2023 MPP Steve Clark (file photo)
