Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Here's why everyone is talking about Renfrew and Lanark's labour market report
The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark (LMG) has released its 2024-2025 labour market report and is inviting the community to a Virtual Launch on March 19th at 1pm to discuss key findings. The ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 14, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Community well-being top of mind for next five years
Stephanie Gray is making the rounds of municipal and county council's presenting the proposed Community Plan for Safety and Well-being for 2025-2029. The coordinator explains the purpose and ultimate ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 14, 2025

New pool, multi-purpose facility coming to Carleton Place
At their latest committee meeting, Carleton Place council gave approval to develop a costed plan to replace the Town's aging indoor pool with a brand new multipurpose facility at the Neelin Street Are...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2025 Photo: Facebook,, Carleton Place Pool
Two charged following ongoing copper thefts
Lanark County OPP has charged two people after a string of copper wire thefts and break-ins in Lanark County and the surrounding area that began in the fall of 2024. Officers recovered a large amount ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2025

Free skate rentals now available at Perth arena thanks to new program
Skaters of all ages can now hit the ice at the Perth & District Community Centre-even if they don't own skates. A new free skate rental program is now available at the arena, thanks to a donation ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2025

This common mistake could cause a fire
Throwing batteries in the garbage or recycling bin is dangerous, and Smiths Falls officials are reminding residents to dispose of them properly. Batteries can cause fires and release harmful chemicals...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2025 salamiss / Depositphotos.com
Another syrup season has arrived
We're quickly approaching another maple syrup season and one local producer is hoping for the same stretch of weather seen in 2024. Wayne Thompson operates Thompson Sweet Retreats with his wife Corinn...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2025

Smiths Falls exploring new $50 million arena, multi-sport fieldhouse
A lengthy report and discussion around the findings of the Youth Arena Feasibility Study ended in council endorsing further exploration of a new arena and a separate multi-sport fieldhouse for upwards...
88.1 myFM News Mar 12, 2025

Report: Changing UCDSB bell times would cost $2 million
Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario highlighted the financials behind the transportation changes which would be required if the Upper Canada District School Board moved school start times withou...
88.1 myFM News Mar 12, 2025

AMO remains positive and prepared in face of trade war
Westport Mayor and Association of Municipalities of Ontario President Robin Jones is clear why she believes AMO is well prepared for whatever develops in the looming trade war between Canada and the U...
88.1 myFM News Mar 12, 2025 File photo: Mayor Robin Jones of Westport addresses a ROMA conference (2023)
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