Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Boiling water advisory in place for Westport
Due to a water main break on Spring Street, the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the Village of Westport, has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory. Updates will be shared on the W...
Dec 16, 2025
Falls Food Hub brings free holiday meal to Smiths Falls on Wednesday
A free holiday meal will be served to the community in Smiths Falls Wednesday (Dec. 17) offering food and connection during the festive season. The Falls Food Hub is hosting a complimentary Holiday Di...
Dec 16, 2025
Here's how much your taxes in Perth are going up
At Perth Council's Dec 9th meeting, a final vote was taken to approve the 2026 budget and its 8% tax hike and a 6% jump in water/sewer billings. The move will add $345 next year for a property assesse...
Dec 16, 2025
Smiths Falls fire officials offer holiday safety tips for the kitchen
Smiths Falls Fire Prevention Officer Jason Smith is urging residents to slow down in the kitchen this holiday season, saying Christmas cooking remains one of the leading causes of home fires. Smith sa...
Dec 16, 2025
Rideau Lakes to pay $150,000 for snow plow trucks rental
Rideau Lakes council will spend at least $150,000 to rent three snow plow trucks for the winter. They're replacing three trucks which suffered smoke and heat damage due to a November 9th fire at the C...
Dec 16, 2025
Build a Mountain of Food wraps with astounding food, monetary donations
The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign is wrapping up another successful year, delivering major support to food banks across 11 communities. In Smiths Falls, residents rallied behind the...
Dec 16, 2025
Lanark County food drive fills ambulances and food banks again
The Lanark County Paramedic Service has wrapped up another successful "Fill the Ambulance with Food" holiday food drive, collecting thousands of dollars and dozens of boxes for local food banks. The a...
Dec 16, 2025
Holiday donation campaign push continues for PSFDH Foundation
The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation is still looking for donations over the holiday season, as there has been no shortage of demand for lifesaving hospital equipment not covered by...
Dec 16, 2025
Teen charged after parked vehicle complaint in Lanark Highlands
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident with impaired driving after a late-night call. Police say officers responded to a suspici...
Dec 16, 2025
Historic K&P Trail enters new chapter as counties sign transfer deal
The Counties of Frontenac, Renfrew and Lanark have taken a major step toward local stewardship of the historic K&P Trail. The three counties have officially signed documents marking the start of t...
Dec 16, 2025
