Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Nationwide freight train shutdown threatens supply chains
Freight trains across Canada have come to a halt as Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City failed to reach a new contract agreement by the midnight deadline. Over 9,000 employees a...
Bob Perreault Aug 22, 2024

CKW Recommendation no. 84: Review the Criminal Justice System when it comes to IPV
Jury Recommendation number 84 from the inquiry into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario says the feds must establish a Royal Commission to review and recommend changes to the Criminal Justice ...
Bob Perreault Aug 22, 2024

The 48: All Hands on Deck Food Drive edition!!
Good Morning! The 88.1 myFM All Hands on Deck Food Drive is today! We're teaming with the Good Food Bank at the Table CFC and the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank to collect donations from 10-4 on Thu...
Bob Perreault Aug 22, 2024

LOCAL MANUFACTURING WEEK SHOWCASE: 3M Perth
3M has been a part of the Perth Landscape for decades. There are actually two factories along Highway 43 as you come into Perth. The first, built in 1981 makes Scotchbrite products, clearing everythin...
Bob Perreault Aug 22, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: It's All Hands on Deck today! Support our local food banks
It's here! The 88.1 myFM ALl Hands on Deck Food Drive takes place from 10-4 today in Perth and Smiths Falls. We'll be accepting donations for the Good Food Bank at the Table in Perth, and the Smiths F...
Bob Perreault Aug 22, 2024

Smiths Falls Police help protect you from scams
The Smiths Falls Police Service is once again alerting residents about the increase in fraud cases in the area. To protect themselves, residents of the town (and of others) should be cautious of deals...
Bob Perreault Aug 21, 2024

Discover the secret behind Ontario's best Highland Games this summer
Almonte is set to host the 39th Annual North Lanark Highland Games on Saturday, August 24, at the NLAS Fairgrounds. This beloved event celebrates Scottish culture and heritage in the Ottawa Valley, dr...
Bob Perreault Aug 21, 2024

Merrickville-Wolford awarded grant to upgrade historic community centre
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford has been awarded a $197,900 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to upgrade its historic community centre. The centre, which has been a vital gatherin...
Bob Perreault Aug 21, 2024

One person trapped in Carleton Place collision
Emergency crews rushed to a serious single-vehicle crash on Highway 7, just west of Carleton Place, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. when a car veered off the road, plunging dow...
Bob Perreault Aug 21, 2024 Photo: OPP X

LOCAL MANUFACTURING WEEK SHOWCASE: Burchell Glass
Burchell Glass is a Perth-based company and has been making clients happy for over 30 years. Co-owner Chris Gordon took over from his father seven years ago. He's seen lots of changes in that time, bu...
88.1 myFM News Aug 21, 2024 Burchell Glass is located at 2042 Rogers Road, Perth
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