Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Carleton Place brings treat accessibly program to town
The Town of Carleton Place is bringing the Treat Accessibly program to the community. Treat Accessibly is a campaign that encourages homeowners to set up a trick-or-treating station on their driveway ...
Oct 25, 2023
Community Connection event happening now
Rideau Community Health Services is hosting a Community Connection event today, October 25th, until 4:30 at the Smiths Falls Civitan. They've invited agencies and interested members of the community t...
Oct 25, 2023 RCHS - Perth Site
Smiths Falls teen charged after vicious assault near high school sends another to surgery
A teen is facing serious charges in Smiths Falls after a brutal fight. Police got a call about it last Tuesday. A teen was assaulted so badly that they required surgery, after serious facial injuries ...
Oct 25, 2023
In Focus - Bobbi-Jo Craig's advocating for organ donation awareness and changes after husband's passing
On Tuesday's In Focus, we get an update from Bobbi-Jo Craig about her advocacy for organ donation, and her fight to raise awareness and change legislation around it following the passing of her husban...
Oct 24, 2023
If you're a parent in Lanark and Leeds, odds are you don't want any labour-related school disruptions
Parents want their kids to stay in school. We know, because we asked. The reaction comes as the unions representing Ontario elementary teachers, including those in the Upper Canada District School Boa...
Oct 24, 2023
Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit earns prestigious recognition
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is one of only six in the province to be designated as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (or BPFO) by the Registered Nurses Association of Onta...
Oct 24, 2023
OPP now overseeing Smiths Falls man's disappearance
The OPP are now overseeing the disappearance of a 39-year-old Smiths Falls man. The Smiths Falls Police began looking into the missing persons report on Thursday, October 19th, after Robert or "Robbie...
Oct 24, 2023 Robbie Thomson had been missing since 2023.
Pick up your free lawn sign in Smiths Falls to tell the community you're accessible for trick-or-treaters
With Halloween a week from Tuesday, it's important to remember accessibility this year so everyone can be included. The Smiths Falls Accessibility Advisory Committee will once again be participating i...
Oct 24, 2023 KOMUnews / CC
Final review of Carleton Place's water and sewer budget complete
Carleton Place recently held a public meeting to review the final draft of the town's water and sewer budget. Brian Turner filed this report.
Oct 24, 2023
Seeds of Success: Horton Homestead Farms' George Horton
It is Seeds of Success Day; a look at leaders in the local agricultural sector. George Horton has had a passion for farming and with a degree in Cash Cropping at the University of Guelph. As a retired...
Oct 24, 2023
