Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
How to deal with the "winter blah's"
Its the blue time of the year, when mental health gets strained for both young and old as we look at a long road of winter ahead of us. Jane Paul with EarlyON and Crow says like adults, each kid react...
Jan 26, 2024
Health Unit running children vaccine clinics
The Health Unit is sending letters to parents of certain school-aged children, reminding them about immunizations needed for school. Public Health Nurse and Immunization Coordinator Erin McLean says m...
Jan 26, 2024
Smiths Falls man facing charges after causing disturbances at local businesses
A man's been arrested after causing disturbances at Smiths Falls businesses. Smiths Falls Police say they responded to reports of a male causing a disturbance at a local business on January 13th. They...
Jan 26, 2024
Have you seen this stolen trailer?
Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police OPP is seeking help from the public to help identify the persons responsible for a theft of a cargo storage trailer from a residence in Drummond-North Elmsley s...
Jan 26, 2024
Smiths Falls Food Bank Shuts its Doors Temporarily, Putting Safety First as the freezing rain falls
Due to freezing rain and hazardous road conditions, the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank, typically open on Fridays from 1 to 3 pm, decided to close today for the safety of volunteers and clients. The...
Jan 26, 2024
'The 48': Gearing up for a busy weekend
Good Morning! Here's what's going on in our listening area over the next couple of days. Just so you know, if you have an event and would like to have it added to the 48, please send a short submissio...
Jan 26, 2024
Freezing Rain Alert: Significant Ice Accumulation Expected Today
In a repeat of Wednesday's weather woes, the region is bracing for another significant episode of freezing rain today. Environment Canada issues warnings and highlights potential hazards as follows: H...
Jan 26, 2024
Still too icy: School buses cancelled again by STEO
Due to inclement weather, school bus and special vehicle transportation are canceled in all counties served by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario and the Upper Canada District Schoo...
Jan 26, 2024
Freezing rain warning issued for listening area
Environment Canada is calling for another significant episode of freezing rain beginning Friday. Significant ice accretion or build-up of 5 to 10 mm beginning late overnight or early Friday morning, a...
Jan 25, 2024
In Focus: Canadian Federation of Independent Business National Affairs Director Christina Santini
On Thursday's In Focus, Grant Deme chats with Canadian Federation of Independent Business National Affairs Director Christina Santini about last week's deadline for small businesses to repay the CEBA ...
Jan 25, 2024 Got Credit / CC
