Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Emergency alert test set to hit Canadians Thursday
Canadians will see and hear a test of the Alert Ready system on Thursday (May 7) at 12:55 p.m. during Emergency Preparedness Week running May 3 to 9. The test message will be broadcast on television, ...
88.1 myFM News May 06, 2026 dragana.stock@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry seeking re-election
Last week on her social media accounts, Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry announced she will be running for re-election in this October's municipal election. Lowry was first elected to council in ...
88.1 myFM News May 06, 2026

Today's gas prices
Perth MacEwen - 185.6 Esso - 188.9 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 173.9 Ultramar - 172.6 Shell - 173.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 188.6 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire -188.9 Esso (Q...
88.1 myFM News May 06, 2026

Stomach illness cases rise, health unit urges residents to take precautions
Southeast Public Health is warning residents to take extra precautions as cases of infectious gastrointestinal illness increase in the Kingston area. The illness affects the stomach and intestines and...
88.1 myFM News May 06, 2026 Photo: Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! Open Doors Mental Health will host in-person fundraising days at Independent Grocer locations in Carleton Place tomorrow and Perth Friday, supporting free mental health services for ...
88.1 myFM News May 06, 2026

What's good? It's McHappy Day! Here's who you're helping
McHappy Day is today and local McDonald's restaurants are hoping for a big turnout in support of the Ottawa Ronald McDonald House. Tim Carter of Carter Foods Ltd., which operates McDonald's restaurant...
Bob Perreault May 06, 2026

Bridge closure could slow your commute in Smiths Falls this week
Drivers and pedestrians in Smiths Falls are being advised to plan ahead as a key crossing is temporarily closed. Parks Canada says the Old Slys Swing Bridge will be shut down for spring maintenance on...
Bob Perreault May 05, 2026 Old Slys Swing Bridge, Smiths Falls

Applications open soon for Perth not-for-profit housing project
The Linden Housing Co-op will soon open applications for tenants. Chair Steven Welchner explained some units in the not-for-profit property are pre-destined for those on Lanark County's RGI list. Appl...
88.1 myFM News May 05, 2026

Prepared together: Perth fire chief says emergency planning starts at home
Emergency Preparedness Week is underway, and the message this year is simple: be ready, together. Perth Fire Chief Trevor Choffe says the focus is on shared responsibility, especially as weather-relat...
88.1 myFM News May 05, 2026

Mental Health Week: A former police officer helping in a different way
Hal Hughes was a police officer with the Perth Police Service and then the OPP, before becoming a registered clinical psychotherapist. He has a busy counselling practice just outside of Smiths Falls, ...
88.1 myFM News May 05, 2026
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