Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Tragic update to Lombardy crash investigation
A six-year-old child has died following Friday afternoon's three-vehicle crash on Highway 15 near Lombardy. Leeds County OPP say the collision happened at about 5 p.m. near Otter Lake Park in Rideau L...
Bob Perreault Jun 02, 2026

Police make arrest after Pride crosswalk vandalism, but the search is not over
Smiths Falls Police say one arrest has been made after vandalism damaged the Pride crosswalk and Town Hall gazebo. Police say one person has been charged with mischief over $5,000. The charge has not ...
Bob Perreault Jun 02, 2026

Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 163.3 Esso - 163.6 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 164.6 Ultramar - 163.6 Shell - 164.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 168.6 Pe...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026

Crown seeking adult sentence for Brockville teen accused in triple murder case
The 17-year-old youth accused in the Brockville triple murder case involving Wanda, Mackayla and Nikita Elliott, appeared in court last week. Crown Attorney Alan Findlay clarified that the Crown is se...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026 MBC Photo - Brockville

Rideau Lakes not pursuing clean-air refuge for wildfire smoke
Rideau Lakes council is not moving ahead with a proposed clean-air refuge during wildfire smoke events. Council received a report after staff examined whether the Portland Community Hall could serve a...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026 The new Portland Hall and Community Library. Photo provided.

Almonte Civitan accessible community playground update
At Mississippi Mills recent council meeting, a delegation provided an update on the progress of the Almonte Civitan's accessible community playground project. Planning work began in 2024 to create an ...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026

Stewart School students publish mindfulness book
Students at The Stewart School have created and illustrated a mindfulness book designed to help classmates, families and the broader school community practice calming strategies. Throughout the school...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026 Photo submitted

Lanark County approves housing renewal plan, affordable housing funding
Lanark County council has approved the 2026-2027 Community Housing Renewal Strategy Investment Plan and authorized its submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Council also...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Hackberry Men's Shed weekly gathering takes place tonight at 6:45 in the Carleton Place Arena boardroom. The free event is open to...
88.1 myFM News Jun 02, 2026

What's good? Bike Nights are back and Smiths Falls is ready to rumble
Bike Nights are rolling back into Smiths Falls, and organizers say the excitement is already building fast. Kristen Storms, chair of the Smiths Falls Downtown Business Association, says last year's ev...
Bob Perreault Jun 01, 2026
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