Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

CKW Recommendation no. 77: Making Femicide a manner of death
Jury recommendation 77 from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario asks the Chief Coroner to consider adopting Femicide as one of the categories for manner of death. Interval Hou...
Bob Perreault Jul 04, 2024

Lesson not learned: Shocking numbers from OPP's long-weekend blitz
During last weekend's Canada Day traffic initiative, Ontario Provincial Police officers across East Region laid a total of 2,412 charges from June 21 to July 1. These initial results may increase as a...
Bob Perreault Jul 04, 2024

CP Sewer project a 'no go', thanks to major cost increase
Carleton Place councilors dealt with another infrastructure project cost overrun at their recent committee meeting. A plan to increase sewer capacity was hit with an additional $721K. Mayor Toby Rande...
88.1 myFM News Jul 04, 2024

Smiths falls reflects on year that was 2023
It was a busy 2023 in Smiths Falls. The annual year in review report was recently presented to council and it included a list of highlights, as well as big moments both good and bad in 2023. That incl...
Bob Perreault Jul 04, 2024

Construction season is in full swing
We have a reminder that construction season is in full swing in our listening area. You can expect delays in several parts of the listening area as vital capital projects are completed. Should you com...
Bob Perreault Jul 04, 2024

The 48: Here's what's going on
Good Morning! Thursday, it seems like it was just yesterday that we met. Don't forget, our new Facebook Page is up and active. Check it out here! Have something for the 48? Adding it is easy to do. Cl...
Bob Perreault Jul 04, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: A garden tour like no other!
The Canadian Federation of University Women's Perth Chapter is holding a Home & Garden Tour on Saturday. As always, they're raising money to help provide a boost for local young women seeking post...
Bob Perreault Jul 03, 2024

Ignite the passion: Become a volunteer firefighter
The Smith Falls Fire Department is looking for volunteer firefighters. They want dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic people to join their team. If you have these qualities and are passionate abo...
Bob Perreault Jul 03, 2024

Golf Course Development: New date for CAIVAN's Merit Hearing with the Land Tribunal
The Ontario Land Tribunal has postponed the merit hearing for CAIVAN's housing development on the Perth Golf Course lands, originally set for August 19, 2024. It will now take place from February 10 t...
Bob Perreault Jul 03, 2024 The proposed development (2023)

Go-ahead given for apartment development in CP
Carleton Place wrapped several planning issues before their summer break, including Cavanagh Construction's application to build four 21-unit apartment buildings on O'Donovan Drive near Lake Avenue We...
Bob Perreault Jul 03, 2024
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