Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Ontario lowers age requirement for breast cancer screening
The provincial government's lowered the eligibility age from 50 to 40 for self-referrals for publicly funded mammograms' starting next fall. Minister of Finance Peter Belthlenfalvy was on hand with He...
Oct 31, 2023
Pedestrian safety tips for Halloween night
Halloween is a holiday that every child looks forward to, and making trick-or-treating a safe and enjoyable experience is everyone's responsibility. Provincial Constable Craig Soldan shared some inval...
Oct 31, 2023
Halloween is here: Some candy eating advice
With trick or treating tonight, Senior Health Promoter Laura Edgar says that one thing parents should be aware of is the risk of choking hazards. Here's another tip for the road: make sure your kids h...
Oct 31, 2023
Smiths Falls man arrested after call for help
Smiths Falls Police have arrested a 35-year-old following several calls from the public after the man was found yelling for help in the water at the basin. An investigation revealed the male was in br...
Oct 30, 2023
Carleton Place Canadians forward Caton Ryan receiving NHL buzz
Caton Ryan is the lone-representative of the CCHL in the Preliminary Players to Watch List released by NHL Central Scouting Bureau ahead of the 2024 draft. The 17-year-old forward from Kanata is the a...
Oct 30, 2023 Caton Ryan warms up ahead of the Carleton Place Canadians taking on the Cornwall Colts 10/29/23
Town of Smiths Falls making changes to community grant program
Changes have been made to the Smiths Falls Community Grant Program. Organizations can apply for this stream of funding for future events or the betterment of the town. About $130,000 was committed las...
Oct 30, 2023
Global organization hoping to end industrial farming releases Canadian company's report cards
Mercy for Animals is a global organization with the goal to end industrial farming by constructing a sustainable food system. The organization works closely with big-chain grocery stores, restaurants ...
Oct 30, 2023
Volunteers needed to take calls at Distress Centre of Leeds and Grenville
Chloe Looyen, the Community and Engagement Coordinator for the Distress Centre of Leeds and Grenville says they need volunteers to take calls. They run a mental health support hotline from 5:00 PM unt...
Oct 30, 2023
Halloween is tomorrow, make sure it's a safe one on the roads
As Halloween approaches, the safety of our little ghosts and goblins is important to everyone. We sat down with OPP Constable Craig Soldan who emphasized the need for increased vigilance when driving ...
Oct 30, 2023
In Focus - Master gardener, David Hinks
David Hinks join Lynda to discuss what your focus should be on in the garden at this time of year.
Oct 27, 2023
