Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
COMMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: National Day of Mourning to be observed locally
The National Day of Mourning is this Sunday. In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been inj...
Apr 23, 2024
Ready for its close-up: Local landmark to be featured in film
The Five-Span Bridge in Pakenham will be temporarily closed three times this week, as the structure is making a guest appearance in a movie. The closure is for Kinburn Sideroad, from 82 metres west of...
Apr 23, 2024
Free tree planting webinar offered by local expert
The Carleton Place Urban Forest and River Corridor Advisory Committee's Jim McCreedy will host a Virtual Tree Planting Seminar on Wednesday (April 24th). The free session will begin at 7PM and is inte...
Apr 23, 2024
I'll buy that for a dollar: Perth sells land for affordable housing project
The Town of Perth has announced what it calls "a major step forward in our commitment in supporting affordable housing." The town reports that they have passed a motion to sell 63 Halton St. for the p...
Apr 23, 2024
Smiths Falls man faces slew of threat and vandalism charges
Smiths Falls resident, Gregory Bradford, who is 28 year-old, faces charges after incidents including threats and vandalism. Smiths Falls Police Service, requested the assistance of the OPP after threa...
Apr 23, 2024
What led the way in Smiths Falls' by-law calls last year?
The 2023 Smiths Falls by-law call numbers are in. Animal control claimed top spot for most calls last year, with 164 of the 597 total service calls under that umbrella. It overtook property standards ...
Apr 23, 2024
Earth Fest in Carleton Place draws a huge crowd
On Saturday, Carleton Place's Environmental Advisory Committee drew healthy crowds despite some cooler than hoped for weather, for their second annual Earth Fest. Carleton Place's Market Square was fi...
Apr 23, 2024
Save some cash! Perth Library now lending out toys
The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering a toy lending library. With help from Lanark County Best Start, high quality toys and puzzles are available to check out just like you wou...
Apr 23, 2024
New Director at Maple View Landings excited for the future
Cathy Fisher is the new director of Maple View Landings or the soon to be G. Tackaberry and Family Home, as the 192 bed long-term care home gets closer to opening. She told myFM a plan's in place to e...
Apr 23, 2024
The 48: Hello Tuesday!
Good Morning! Welcome to a great Tuesday! Want your event to appear in the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: The Civitan Clubs of Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Lanark and A...
Apr 23, 2024
