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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Smiths Falls hospital site
In coordination with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the Medical/Surgical Unit - Smiths Falls Site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District...
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024

Mandatory masking reinstated at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital
Mandatory masking has been reinstated at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital sites. The hospital says its due to an increase of Whooping Cough and COVID-19 infections in the immediate area....
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024 Photo: LGL Health Unit

Smiths Falls adopts new policy, uncovers traces of asbestos in trio of properties
Three properties owned by The Town of Smiths Falls have traces of asbestos in them that were discovered during a review to explore their legal obligations to dismantle, decommission, or rehabilitate t...
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024 Director Corporate Services/Treasurer Paul Dowber - File photo
Railway Museum Of Eastern Ontario scores major federal funding
The Federal Government has announced new funding for organizations across Eastern Ontario that are diversifying their offerings and contributing to attracting new visitors to the region. Kingston and ...
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024

Lego Robotics day camps coming to Carleton Place
Lego Robotics instruction is coming to the Carleton Place Library the week of August 19th. Each daily session will have its own registration link, and you may sign up for one of each session. Act fast...
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024

Water Safety Statement issued with heavy rainfall across watershed
With the rain, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has issued a water safety statement. Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution near all water bodies due to high flows and slipper...
88.1 myFM News Aug 09, 2024

Community organizations won't fall victim to Perth council budget squeeze
Perth council will not eliminate its Grants to Others funding stream to community organizations like The Table Community Food Centre and YAK Youth Services after discussion Tuesday. Staff pitched cutt...
88.1 myFM News Aug 08, 2024 Photo: Town of Perth

Mississippi Mills considering meat abattoir
Mississippi Mills is looking into the viability of a new abattoir meat processing facility. Mayor Christa Lowry spoke to a recent report finding the lack of one present challenges to meat producers. M...
88.1 myFM News Aug 08, 2024

Deadline looms for Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Business Awards of Excellence
The deadline to nominate for this year's Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Business Awards of Excellence is August 17th. Categories include awards for: Business of the Year, Com...
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3rd Rideau Artist of the Year Competition coming next month
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is excited to host its 3rd Rideau Artist of the Year Competition September 7th and 8th. Artists will create original outdoor artworks that capture the essence of...
88.1 myFM News Aug 08, 2024 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com
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