Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

What's good? From Almonte to world stages, Linda Manzer's guitar strikes a global chord
A world-renowned guitar maker from Almonte is being celebrated for both her craft and her compassion. Linda Manzer is the first woman to gain international acclaim as a master luthier, building custom...
Bob Perreault Jan 19, 2026

This week's news in review
Here are this week's trending stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca according to your views. 1) Smiths Falls Councillor Jay Brennan has apologized for remarks made following the conclusion of Monday night's ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 18, 2026

Freezing ground pauses search as homicide investigation continues near Smiths Falls
Freezing conditions have forced police to temporarily pause search efforts at a residential property in Montague Township as a homicide investigation continues. The Ontario Provincial Police say offic...
Bob Perreault Jan 16, 2026

A decision's been made about local Public Health satellite sites
The satellite sites of Southeast Public Health will remain open for now. The board previously contemplated closing seven locations including in Perth, Almonte, Gananoque, Kemptville, Napanee, Picton, ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 16, 2026

Shoveling this storm's snow may be tougher on your body than expected
The massive snowfall that hit our listening area means clearing snow from our driveways, paths and sidewalks will take some time. Southeast Public Health Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Lina Li ...
Bob Perreault Jan 16, 2026

School buses cancelled again, cleanup continues
Transportation remains at a standstill for a second straight day across eastern Ontario as crews continued cleanup from a major winter storm that dumped up to 35 centimetres of snow on our listening a...
Bob Perreault Jan 16, 2026

Silence Broken: Pop culture can distort the reality of intimate partner violence
A new episode of the podcast Silence Broken: The IPV Talks is urging audiences to think more critically about how intimate partner violence (IPV) is shown in movies, television and online. Host Bob Pe...
Bob Perreault Jan 16, 2026

35 centimetres of snow = lengthy cleanup, please be patient
Cleanup efforts are ongoing form one end of our listening area to the other as crews continue working to clear snow from roads and sidewalks as safely as possible. Lanark County and Smiths Falls are a...
Bob Perreault Jan 16, 2026
OPP seek public's help after copper wire thefts near Smiths Falls
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is asking for the public's help following several thefts and attempted thefts of copper wire between Smiths Falls and Merrickville. Police...
88.1 myFM News Jan 16, 2026

Local MP hosting annual Robbie Burns Day celebration
This Sunday Lanark-Frontenac MP Scott Reid is hosting his annual Robbie Burns celebration. Burns is a famed Scottish lyricist and poet, with Reid saying the afternoon highlights his life and heritage....
88.1 myFM News Jan 16, 2026
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