Author Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Automatic license plate renewal coming to Ontario
The Premier thinks he has a solution for all of us who forget to renew our license plates with the province now that there's no cost to do so. Doug Ford says we will soon be able to skip the annual re...
88.1 myFM News Feb 14, 2024

UPDADTED - Missing pair found deceased in Charleston Lake
The bodies of two people who were reported missing on Charleston Lake after falling through the ice on Sunday have found. Yesterday afternoon at about 4:00 p.m., members of Leeds County Detachment of ...
88.1 myFM News Feb 13, 2024

The return of Smiths Falls Old Home week promises to be huge
At this week's committee meeting for Smiths Falls council, Old Home Week task force member Christa Donnelly outlined some of the entertainment and events they have planned and started talking about to...
88.1 myFM News Feb 13, 2024 A snapshot of Old Home Week in the 1940s.

Conservation Authority Report - Our changing waters
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority released its 2023 conditions report summarizing the general health and wellness of the vast watershed in a single document. Communications Specialist Emma Jack...
88.1 myFM News Feb 13, 2024

Mississippi Mills invests 26% more in the community through grant program
Mississippi Mills Council has approved a 26% increase in municipal grants for 2024, totaling $42,550 for community organizations. With a focus on enhancing the quality of life for residents, the grant...
88.1 myFM News Feb 13, 2024

Province nixes planned beer tax hike
The Ontario government is stopping the estimated 4.6 per cent increase to the beer basic tax and LCBO mark-up rates that was scheduled for March 1st. The news comes as the Federal alcohol tax is set t...
88.1 myFM News Feb 13, 2024

How is the weather impacting Lanark County's Maple industry?
The ideal temperatures for producing maple syrup is above freezing during the day and below during the night, but the consistency is not there yet in 2024. In theory the milder days in February offer ...
88.1 myFM News Feb 12, 2024

Residents asked to be on the lookout for large animal in Perthmore
Residents of Perthmore are being made aware of a sizable creature that may be traversing the vicinity. According to accounts, a resident caught sight of what appeared to be a "wolf" or "coyote" within...
88.1 myFM News Feb 12, 2024

Black History curriculum added for grades 7, 8 and 10
As we mark Black History Month, the Ontario government has announced new mandatory learning of Black History in Canada. During the announcement, Patrice Barnes, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister...
88.1 myFM News Feb 12, 2024

New Detachment Commander on the job in North Grenville
Inspector Lisa Nicholas is the new Commander of the Grenville OPP Detachment, succeeding Inspector Josh Kingsley who moved on to a position in Smiths Falls. Chief Superintendent Stephanie Patterson co...
88.1 myFM News Feb 12, 2024
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