Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Festive RIDE blitz ramps up as Smiths Falls Police warn impaired drivers are being caught
The Smiths Falls Police Service is stepping up its Festive RIDE program, reminding drivers that officers across Eastern Ontario are out in full force as holiday celebrations ramp up. Constable Sean Ke...
Dec 05, 2025
Controversial Lombardy battery project suddenly withdrawn as township vows full transparency
The Township of Rideau Lakes says a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) planned for 774 Highway 15 in Lombardy is no longer moving forward - at least for now. The proponent, Simon Rowland, C...
Dec 05, 2025 Rideau Lakes council (File Photo)
Silence Broken: 16 Days of Activism shine spotlight on violence and December 6 vigils
The latest edition of Silence Broken, the weekly LanarkLeedsToday.ca podcast, is putting a strong focus on the 16 Days of Activism and the importance of marking December 6 - Canada's National Day of R...
Dec 05, 2025
Perth sets the stage for Festival of Lights & Drone Show with key road closures
Perth is getting ready to shine brighter than ever as the Festival of Lights & Drone Show takes over the night sky tonight. Before the show begins, the town is putting important road closures in p...
Dec 05, 2025 kanzilyou / Depositphotos.com
Portland Food Bank shares its wish list ahead of RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food stop
The Portland Food Bank is once again asking the community for help as it hosts the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food Campaign on Saturday. Manager Anita Cox says the shelves rely heavily on non-...
Dec 05, 2025
Merrickville Lions urge community to step up at RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food
The Merrickville Lions Club says support is urgently needed at this weekend's RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food as volunteers work to fill this year's Christmas Hampers for families across the c...
Dec 05, 2025
Two dozen residents speak out against proposed Almonte development
On Dec 2, Mississippi Mills Council hosted a public meeting to review Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments for 39 and 53 Carss Street in Almonte. For 53 Carss Street, the applicant, Patrick Ashb...
Dec 05, 2025
Eastern Ontario faces alarming surge in children's flu cases as CHEO urges families to act now
Families across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville are being urged to take flu season seriously as CHEO reports a dramatic rise in influenza cases among children. The hospital says eight times more children ...
Dec 05, 2025
Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 117.6 Esso - 117.9 Canadian Tire - 117.6 Ultramar - 117.6 Shell - 120.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 132.6 Canadian ...
Dec 05, 2025
Ontario taps experts to boost student success after EQAO results
Ontario is launching an expert advisory body to review student assessment after new EQAO results showed limited improvement for students in Grades 3, 6, and 9. Education Minister Paul Calandra ...
Dec 05, 2025
