Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Invasive tree disease finds its way to Canada: Here's what to look out for
A new invasive oak tree disease has made its way across the US border and can be fatal. David Dutkiewicz with the Invasive Species Centre has advice to help stop the spread of its fungus. with the Inv...
88.1 myFM News Jun 07, 2024 shico3000 / Depositphotos.com

Stay protected from bug bites this camping season with these helpful tips
Ontario Parks has shared some useful tips and advice on how to enjoy your summer camping trips despite the presence of black flies, mosquitoes, deer flies, and horse flies. While wearing insect repell...
88.1 myFM News Jun 07, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Dream Rock presents Heartbroken
Dream Rock Entertainment is at it again, hosting another world-class tribute act at Farrel Hall in Perth. Dream Rock's Scott Semple tells us all about it.
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024

Huge donation to local MRI campaign
The PSFDH Foundation is grateful to the GWM Auxiliary for their generous donation of $100,000 to support the "Magnifying Care Close to Home" MRI campaign. This significant contribution was made throug...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024 Photo provided

Lest we forget: New bench to honour vets, and Silver Cross Mother
Costello & Co has installed a stunning granite 'Lest We Forget' bench at the cenotaph in front of the Great War Memorial Hospital. The bench, purchased by the Veteran Banner Program, will provide ...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024

UPDATED: Investigation underway in Smiths Falls - 'No concern for public safety'
Smiths Falls Police responded to an apartment in the area of Chambers Street and Beckwith Street after a resident reported hearing a gunshot. Officers arrived promptly and conducted a thorough search ...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024

Remembering D-Day 80 years ago today
Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day was the largest invasion ever, with 156,000 Allied troops landing by sea and air on five beaches in Normandy, France. This marked the beginning of the ...
88.1 myFM News Jun 06, 2024

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for 88.1's listening area
Residents of Lanark and Leeds Counties should brace for severe thunderstorms this afternoon into early evening. Conditions are ripe for storms capable of producing heavy rain and strong wind gusts. Ex...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024

Here are your Thursday local gas prices
Here's a look at your Thursday gas gas prices across the region as of 9:30 am courtesy Gas Buddy. Perth MacEwan - 152.9 Esso - 153.2 Canadian Tire - 152.9 Ultramar - 152.9 Shell - 155.9 Smiths Falls D...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024

CKW Recommendation no. 73: No ID? No PAL
We continue our look at each of the 86 recommendations made by the jury from the inquest into ending Intimate Partner Violence in Ontario. We're up to number 73, which says the Chief Firearms Officer ...
Bob Perreault Jun 06, 2024
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