Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Driver injured after swerving to avoid deer near Calabogie
A driver was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a rollover crash on Burnstown Road near Calabogie Monday morning. The OPP say the man swerved to avoid a deer, lost control, and ...
88.1 myFM News Aug 26, 2025

New tariffs threaten small businesses - economic commissioner weighs in
As additional tariffs went into effect across Canada earlier this month, local economies like those in Eastern Ontario are preparing for challenges ahead. Charlie Mignault, Commissioner of the St. Law...
88.1 myFM News Aug 26, 2025

Health experts warn about risky birth control myths spreading online
Public health officials are urging residents to get their sexual health facts from trusted sources, not social media influencers. Dr. Linna Li, Deputy Medical Officer of Health for the South East Heal...
88.1 myFM News Aug 26, 2025 areeya / Depositphotos.com

Trail upgrade set to transform popular Tay Havelock route
Resurfacing work began Monday on the Tay Havelock Trail, bringing fresh improvements to one of Lanark County's favourite outdoor routes. The project, led by Gemmill Sand and Gravel, will cover the str...
88.1 myFM News Aug 26, 2025

Humans contract West Nile Virus in Westport, Smiths Falls
The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is reminding residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after one confirmed and one probable case of West Nile Virus (WNV) were identified in the region. Th...
88.1 myFM News Aug 25, 2025

Delegation sparks progress for Algonquin College Perth campus reuse
A recent delegation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference has opened doors for the future of the Algonquin College Perth campus, following its closure announcement earlier t...
88.1 myFM News Aug 25, 2025

Premier Ford questions self-defence laws after home invasion sparks debate
A violent confrontation in a Kent Street apartment in Lindsay last week has ignited a firestorm of public debate about self-defence laws in Canada, after both the homeowner and the alleged intruder fa...
88.1 myFM News Aug 25, 2025 rcreitmeyer / Depositphotos.com

Strategic properties bring debate in Carleton Place
Carleton Place council was recently faced with deciding whether or not to add several privately held properties to their Strategic Properties list. Town Planner Niki Dwyer presented her rationale for ...
88.1 myFM News Aug 25, 2025

Ontario Moonshine festival visits Perth this weekend
The Ontario Moonshine Festival returns for its 4th edition starting this Friday, August 22nd at TopShelf Distillers in Perth at their headquarters at 14 Warren Crescent. Sara Boomer of TopShelf explai...
88.1 myFM News Aug 22, 2025 Picture courtesy of TopShelf

All Hands on Deck Food Drive comes during busy season for food banks
The 88.1 myFM All Hands on Deck Food Drive concluded Thursday with the donations going towards The Table Community Food Centre and the Smiths Falls Food Bank. The Table's Haley Wolk says they rely on ...
88.1 myFM News Aug 22, 2025
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