Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Rideau Lakes mayor calls for vacancy of council
Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom is seeking provincial intervention on the local level. In a letter to Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Robert Flack, Hoogenboom is calling on the province to d...
Oct 15, 2025 Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom (file photo)
$50,000 reward now offered as Robbie Thomson disappearance enters third year
The province of Ontario is now offering a $50,000 reward for information that could help solve the disappearance of Robbie Thomson, who went missing in the Smiths Falls area two years ago. Thomson was...
Oct 15, 2025
The town of Perth is looking into solar power
Perth councillors received a presentation on the benefits of using solar photo-voltaic systems to offset their annual electricity bills and to reduce reliance on gas-powered hydro generation facilitie...
Oct 15, 2025
Two drivers charged with impaired in separate incidents across Lanark County
Lanark County OPP has laid impaired driving charges in two separate incidents on the same day. Around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 7 in Drummond-North Elmsley...
Oct 15, 2025 Photo: OPP X
Here's when the CPKC Holiday Train hits Perth and Smiths Falls
The CPKC Holiday Train is back in Perth and Smiths Falls Friday, Nov. 28th, for its 27th year of supporting local food banks and raising awareness about food insecurity. The festive event will feature...
Oct 15, 2025 Photo: CPR
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Looking for something to do? There's plenty happening across the region this week! The Table Community Food Centre in Perth is welcoming everyone for Community Meals today and every ...
Oct 15, 2025
What's good in Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds? Local Flavours is better than ever!
New Local Flavours directory makes it easier than ever to find farm-fresh food this fall As the fall harvest reaches its peak, FoodCore Leeds-Grenville-Lanark (FoodCore LGL) has launched Local Flavour...
Oct 14, 2025
Today's local gas pries
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 118.3 Esso - 118.6 Canadian Tire - 118.3 Ultramar - 118.3 Shell - 120.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 129.9 Canadian Tire - ...
Oct 14, 2025
Long-term care availability remains a roadblock for local hospital
President and CEO of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Michael Cohen says their sites remain at over 100% capacity, and there remains a significant reason why. Cohen says flu season hasn'...
Oct 14, 2025
Pathway to preserve Mill of Kintail museum proposed
The general manager and board chair for the Mississippi River Conservation Authority (MVCA) came to Mississippi Mills council to discuss options for the James Naismith and Tait MacKenzie collections a...
Oct 14, 2025
