Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News

Junior Hockey Talk - September 28, 2023
On this week's CCHL edition of Junior Hockey Talk, Grant Deme and Terry Shea connect with Pat Malloy of the Smiths Falls Bears and Adam Lloyd of the Carleton Place Canadians. They also breakdown this ...
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023

In Focus - Joanne Sweetland, Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign
On Friday's In Focus, Lynda joins community lead for the Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign Joanne Sweetland, who discusses what the campaign offers to those fleeing domestic violence.
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023

Another public session to weigh in on Village of Westport's official plan is coming up
The Village of Westport has announced a public meeting next month for their proposed official plan. It's taking place October 25th at 5 p.m. in the council chambers at 30 Bedford Street. It's to offer...
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023 Westport Ontario (Facebook)

Public invited for Duck Island smudging ceremony Saturday
The public's invited to join Smiths Falls mayor and council at Centennial Park Saturday as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day. The event begins with a walk to Duck Island by Indigen...
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023

Strike action avoided as OSSTF members vote in favour of binding arbitration
Members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation will not be going on strike. Just over 78% of members voted in favour of a deal with the province to go through binding arbitration until a...
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023 Stephen Lecce (file photo)

In Focus - Elle Halladay of the United Way and Big Brothers - Big Sisters Jennifer Miller
The United Way's Elle Halladay is back with Big Brothers - Big Sisters Jennifer Miller to tell us about an infusion of funding for the local organization that helps our children.
88.1 myFM News Sep 29, 2023

Honour Our Veterans program unveils 104-year-old Andre Hissink's banner
It was a moment of remembrance Wednesday morning when WWII veteran Andre Hissink looked upon his Honour Our Veterans banner proudly. This was the second time Lake 88's caught up with him, the first be...
88.1 myFM News Sep 28, 2023 Andre Hissink looks at his banner for the first time

CKW Inquest Recommendation no. 48: Creating a Registry for IPV Offenders
We continue our weekly look at every recomendation made by the jury at the Renfrew Inquest into ending intimate partner violence (or IPV) in Ontario. Recommendation 48 says the province must Explore t...
88.1 myFM News Sep 28, 2023

Radio Resilience: While Print Journalism Faces Challenges, Local Radio Continues to Deliver
While journalism and news delivery is alive and well on radio stations such as Lake 88, the future of print journalism has become a hot topic across the province as the media-scape shifts with many on...
Bob Perreault Sep 28, 2023

Smiths Falls planning for the future with official plan consultation
Smiths Falls council heard from Senior Planner Karl Grenke the latest on the forthcoming official plan in terms of themes and directions. Staff have held internal meetings to identify the priorities f...
88.1 myFM News Sep 28, 2023
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