Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Swap Days are back in Smiths Falls
Swap days are back in Smiths Falls. The popular weekend starts today (Friday, May 17) and ends on Sunday, May 19 at noon. It's easy to take part, just place used items in good condition at the backsid...
Bob Perreault May 17, 2024

Perth's Re-Use Centre seeks volunteers
The Re-Use Centre at the Perth Landfill is seeking volunteers to assist on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. You'd be helping between June 1 and October 12. Volunteers will help operate the centre, ...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024

Here's your local gas prices - fill up now!
Here's your daily look at local gas prices courtesy Gas Buddy as of 10:00 am. It seems no one is really jacking up the price yet. So if you can get out there and fill 'er up if your long weekend plans...
Bob Perreault May 17, 2024

Make headway today! Boating season is back
Boating season is upon us for another year as the Rideau Canal Corridor opens this morning to marine traffic. The May long weekend brings with it the spring shoulder, meaning that the locks will be st...
Bob Perreault May 17, 2024

Tensions rise as Rideau Lakes council debates hearing delegation
The division among Rideau Lakes council was again on full display Monday when an organization was set to make a presentation. Rideau Lakes Grass Roots is a citizen-led watchdog group keeping tabs on w...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024

OPP say don't forget to "pack your patience," ahead of the long weekend
The May long weekend is upon us. OPP Sergeant Bill Dickson says once again, the four areas they're focusing on are the ones you've heard of before but they keep seeing. That means remaining a defensiv...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024 Photo by Jackson David on Unspalsh

Youth arrested for damaging Smiths Falls school property
Smiths Falls police have arrested a youth after responding to a local school for reports of a male causing a disturbance and damaging school property. The incident happened Wednesday when officers saw...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024

Perth preparing for population pop
Perth is preparing for a population boom. Town Planner Johanna Bowes says staff are currently projecting a large residence increase over the next decade. Over 200 new apartment units will be created a...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024 nikolaev / Depositphotos.com

Smiths Falls woman charged with impaired driving following collision
A Smiths Falls woman's facing impaired driving charges after a single vehicle collision Wednesday evening. Lanark County OPP responded to a car in the ditch on Blakeney Road in Mississippi Mills at 7:...
88.1 myFM News May 17, 2024

The 48: TGIF edition!
Good Morning! TGIF! Is there anything better than a Friday before a long weekend? Want to see your event on the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: Looking for some live music? Chec...
Bob Perreault May 17, 2024
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