Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Thanksgiving long weekend means Holiday Monday closures
The holiday means that we're looking at some closures around the region as people take in the Thanksgiving long weekend. Government offices are shut down across the board on Monday. That means no town...
Bob Perreault Oct 10, 2025

Silence Broken: Victim Advocates helping victims of IPV
The latest episode of our weekly podcast, "Silence Broken", which keeps the topic of eliminating Intimate Partner Violence in the public eye, is now available at Lanark LeedsToday.ca. We welcome Brian...
Bob Perreault Oct 10, 2025

Rideau Lakes moves all council and committee meetings online citing safety concerns
The Township of Rideau Lakes says all council and committee of the whole meetings will be held virtually until further notice following safety concerns at Monday's council session. The move comes on t...
88.1 myFM News Oct 10, 2025

Funding boosts SFPS fight against rising crime
The Smiths Falls Police Service is getting a major boost to tackle rising crime and strengthen community safety. The province announced new funding of nearly $300,000 to help the local service respond...
Bob Perreault Oct 10, 2025

Community vigil planned to honour Perth teen Reese Stanzel
The community of Perth will gather this Sunday to remember 15-year-old Reese Stanzel, whose life was tragically taken in October 2024. The vigil, hosted by Perth & District Community Partners, wil...
88.1 myFM News Oct 10, 2025 A local memorial for murdered teen Reese Stanzel. Photo by Bob Perreault

There's a firefighter shortage in Carleton Place
A fire department staffing study was presented to Carleton Place council, calling for a substantial increase in the number of full-time and volunteer firefighters. Consultant Chris Burke reported that...
88.1 myFM News Oct 10, 2025

Perth OPP expands support for victims through new funding
The Perth OPP is receiving over $335,000 in new funding to strengthen community safety and support vulnerable residents. The funds will expand the detachment's PULSE program and Collaborating for a Sa...
88.1 myFM News Oct 10, 2025

Here's what's closed Monday
Thanksgiving weekend brings several closures across the region on Holiday Monday. Government offices, libraries, and municipal childcare centres are closed Monday. Most LCBO and Beer Store locations a...
88.1 myFM News Oct 10, 2025

Happy anniversary! Almonte DHS celebrates milestone
Almonte District High School marked a major milestone yesterday, celebrating 150 years of education and community spirit. The event brought together alumni, families, and neighbours for a full day of ...
Bob Perreault Oct 10, 2025

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Residents across Smiths Falls, Perth, and Lanark have plenty of activities to enjoy. Today, the Smiths Falls Open Air Market hosts its final event of the season from 3-7 p.m. at Cent...
Bob Perreault Oct 10, 2025
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