Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Nearly 20 jobs at risk as unions slam school board cuts in Eastern Ontario
CUPE 4154 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions are criticizing planned staffing cuts by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, saying the changes could hurt students and educ...
May 14, 2026
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 172.3 Esso - 172.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 172.6 Ultramar - 187.9 Shell - 174.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 183.9 Pe...
May 14, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Lanark Leeds and Grenville Spay Neuter Clinic host a Spring Rabies Clinic today at 4099 County Rd. 29 in Brockville. Organizers sa...
May 14, 2026
What's good? Hospice hike will turn Perth tree into a living tribute
The third annual Hike for Hospice is returning to Perth later this month with a new feature organizers hope will leave a lasting emotional impact across the community. The fundraiser for the Hospice H...
May 13, 2026 Participants begin their trek during the 2025 Hike for Hospice. Brian Turner photo
Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey to retire
Smiths Falls police chief makes historic retirement announcement Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey will retire at the end of 2026, closing a policing career that has spanned more than 32 years in t...
May 13, 2026 Smiths Falls Police Service Chief Jodi Empey
Smiths Falls Police Services Board says public input will come after policy approval
The Smiths Falls Police Services Board are set to approve their new policies at their June 16th meeting. There's been concern from some town residents about the transparency of the board's new and old...
May 13, 2026
Septic Systems; keeping the largest living organism of your home in good health
As more rural families choose country living, many are learning that maintaining a home means more than mowing the lawn or plowing the driveway. Septic systems are a critical part of rural infrastruct...
May 13, 2026
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 172.6 Esso - 172.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 173.3 Ultramar - 174.3 Shell - 177.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 1...
May 13, 2026
Tick warning issued as Lyme disease risk rises
With warmer weather arriving across eastern Ontario, Southeast Public Health is warning residents to take extra precautions against blacklegged ticks and the diseases they can spread. Health officials...
May 13, 2026 Parasitic biting insect on background of epidermis detail. Disgusting carrier of encephalitis, Lyme disease or babesiosis infections. Tick-borne diseases
The Smiths Falls, Lanark and Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: Starting today and running through Saturday, Trinity United Church's mushroom compost sale is back at the REAL DEAL Store parking lot ...
May 13, 2026
