Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Smiths Falls officers back to active duty as investigation into arrest continues
Two Smiths Falls police officers have been reinstated to active duty amid an ongoing external investigation into a controversial arrest captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Police ...
Jul 02, 2025 A still from a circulating video on social media involving a detained woman and members of the SFPS.
Adult high school enrollment up at UCDSB, attendance down
TR Leger schools across the UCDSB are gaining traction. The school offers alternative paths towards a high school diploma as well as skill development programs. Superintendent Eric Hardie says the in-...
Jul 02, 2025
CRTC approves sale of CJET to 88.1 myFM parent company
My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), parent company of 88.1 myFM is pleased to announce the sale of 92.3 CJET in Smiths Falls has been approved by the CRTC. With just a few more details to work out, it ...
Jul 02, 2025
Perth BIA still has student job openings
The Downtown Heritage Perth BIA still has openings for its Junior Volunteer Entrepreneurial Program. Businesses ranging from restaurants to retail facilities to personal care services have joined the ...
Jul 02, 2025 Perth Council BIA Rep Isabel Anne McRae and Shawdowfax owner Angie Whyte
Driver charged after late-night crash into ditch in Lanark Highlands
A 28-year-old Lanark Highlands Township resident is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle crash on MacDonalds Corners Road. Just after 11 p.m. on June 23, 2025, officers from the Lana...
Jul 02, 2025 welcomia / Depositphotos.com
Two local artists celebrate big wins
Two artists are celebrating big wins after this year's Rideau Artist of the Year competition. The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum awarded the $1,000 grand prize to Westport's Lorraine Gravelle for ...
Jul 02, 2025 maglara / Depositphotos.com
Happy Canada Day! We're back Wednesday
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Canada Day. Please note that our News Department is off on Tuesday, July 1st. Coverage will however be provided in the event of breaki...
Jul 01, 2025
34-year-old male body discovered following two day search
Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Snow Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicle, Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE)...
Jun 30, 2025
What's open, what's closed on Canada Day
Canada Day is tomorrow, bringing important changes to government offices and store hours. Municipal, provincial, and federal government offices and agencies will be closed. Beer and liquor stores will...
Jun 30, 2025
Ex-Shopify COO has eyes set on another historic restoration
Local resident Toby Shannan made a presentation to Perth council, proposing to restore the historic Red House and relocating it to the Tay Basin, just behind Coutts Coffee. Arguably one of the first h...
Jun 30, 2025
