Category Archives: Lake 88.1 News
Tweed man dies following fatal four vehicle Highway 7 collision Wednesday
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continues to investigate a fatal collision which resulted in the death of one person. Lanark County OPP officers, Lanark County Paramedics...
Jan 25, 2024
UCDSB to explore expanding after school programs following requests from parents
The Upper Canada District School Board will further explore the possibility of expanding after school programming in elementary schools at the lowest cost possible to families. This was a big concern ...
Jan 25, 2024 UCDSB Trustee Carol Dufort is stepping down citing health reasons
Public input on strategic plan had no surprises for Smiths Falls Police
Acting Chief of Smiths Falls Police Jodi Empey briefly discussed her takeaways from public feedback portion of the strategic plan SFPS is developing. Empey says overall, she was pleased with the amoun...
Jan 25, 2024 stock image
Would Finland's approach to homelessness work in Canada?
Finland has made attainable housing a constitutional right and that's why less than 3,000 of a country of 5.5 million are deemed homeless. There's lessons to be learned of how they achieved such a fea...
Jan 25, 2024
Rideau Lakes Library bringing the magic Saturday
There's a couple of fun events taking place over the next little while at the Rideau Lakes Public Library. Manager of Programs and Community Outreach Lauralee Davies says it all starts Saturday. The s...
Jan 25, 2024
Smiths Falls Police seek five with outstanding warrants
Smiths Falls Police have issued a message to the public of the outstanding warrants. In a post to social media, they the following are sought by police: Jonathan Lavoie, 31-year-old, has an outstandin...
Jan 25, 2024
Sweet syrup producers AGM Saturday
The Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers' Association is hosting its annual AGM Saturday. The event's open to local producers and those thinking about getting into the field. The day will featu...
Jan 25, 2024 Rain Rannu / CC
Alternate plans for PEP's programs due to the weather
Are you a valued member of PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre in Perth and Smiths Falls? In-person programs have been cancelled for the day at their locations, but their commitment to well-being remains u...
Jan 25, 2024
Lanark County: Bad weather serves as a reminder to be prepared
Lanark County is using the freezing rain and bad weather as an opportunity to remind us to be ready for winter. This time they're focusing on being prepared food-wise for a few days. They remind us to...
Jan 25, 2024
'The 48': Here's what's happening in our listening area
Good Morning! Here's what's going on in our listening area over the next couple of days. If you'd like to get your event included in 'The 48', please send a short submission to events@lake88.ca and we...
Jan 25, 2024
