Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Crowds expected as Westport revs up for massive family car show
The Westport Car Show Cruise & Shop rolls into the village Saturday, July 19, at Lockwood Memorial Park promising a fun-filled day for car lovers and families alike. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hundred...
Jul 18, 2025 EpicStockMedia / Depositphotos.com
OPP keeping quiet following executed search warrant in Robbie Thomson case
The OPP are keeping quiet following Wednesday's search warrant in Smiths Falls. Police told the public they were focused on an Empress Avenue address in connection with the 2023 disappearance of Robbi...
Jul 18, 2025
Police seeking three home invasion suspects
On July 13th, 2025, the Smiths Falls Police Service received a report of a home invasion that just occurred at approximately 7:25 a.m. Smiths Falls Police members responded to the area immediately to ...
Jul 18, 2025
Carleton Place is at risk of running out of drinking water
On July 15th the Town of Carleton Place declared a Water Demand Status RED and asked residents to limit all outdoor water use. The Town stated the need to limit outdoor water use was directly associat...
Jul 18, 2025
It's back! Stewart Park Festival returns to Perth today
The Stewart Park Festival begins today in Perth, continuing an annual tradition of three days of music in the park. The Festival's Peter Cochrane, Site Manger for the event says they've done all they ...
Jul 18, 2025 Stewart Park Festival (file)
Rideau Lakes mayor considering use of strong mayor powers for second time on same issue
Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom is considering a veto on the recently passed motion which would see the Chantry municipal office retrofit project move to tender. Hoogenboom implemented strong mayor...
Jul 18, 2025
Think it's safe to vape outdoors? Here's where it's actually banned this summer
As summer events fill local parks and patios, the South East Health Unit is reminding residents to keep public spaces smoke and vape-free. Health Promoter Rebecca Shams, says second-hand smoke is stil...
Jul 18, 2025
Fleeing suspect causes $20,000 of damage to Smiths Falls Police cruiser
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey provided more details around the officer who was rammed by a fleeing suspect last month. The officer involved was uninjured. Because they were able to identify the...
Jul 17, 2025
Headed to Ottawa Bluesfest? Make sure to beat the heat while you enjoy the show
Ottawa Bluesfest continues its 10 day music festival at Lebreton Flats. After a successful opening week with performances from the likes of Shania Twain, Turnstile, Hozier and more, week two continues...
Jul 17, 2025 Hardcore band Turnstile rocked the stage at Ottawa Bluesfest as the Saturday night. Week two continues. Grant Deme photo
Town and Home Tour returns to Almonte to help hospital
The ever-popular Almonte Town and Home Tour, presented by Westview Projects is back for another year on Saturday August 16th. Sophie Prescott of the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation ...
Jul 17, 2025 Courtesy of Mississippi Mills
