Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Gas is going up: Stations here and across Ontario to see 14 cent bump Wednesday
Gas prices in Lanark County and Eastern Ontario are set to increase to levels not seen since August of 2022, when more of the country eased pandemic restrictions. Canadians for Affordable Energy Presi...
Apr 17, 2024
'A depressing bit of news' - MP for LGTI&RL Barrett addresses Federal Budget
Member of Parliament for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Michael Barrett is echoing sentiments of other opposition MPs when it comes to Tuesday's Federal Budget.
Apr 17, 2024 MP Michael Barrett (File photo)
National Volunteer Week: Feel like going for a drive?
National Volunteer Week continues, and today we're focusing on volunteer opportunities for people who enjoy driving. Organizations such as Lanark Transportation and Community Home Support are always l...
Apr 17, 2024
Tender awarded: No timeline set for new Smiths Falls Water Tower
Smiths Falls council awarded the water tower tender to Landmark Structures to the tune of $9.6 million. Council has slated $5.1 million for the work in 2025, having already set aside about $4.7 millio...
Apr 17, 2024
LFK MP Scott Reid reacts to Federal Budget
The federal government unveiled the 2024 budget Tuesday afternoon in the House of Commons. We caught up with Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MP Scott Reid shortly after, who said it's a worrying trend when ...
Apr 17, 2024 Scott Reid - File Photo (2024)
Holding off on the Reno: CP won't retrofit Town Hall just yet
With Carleton Place town staff growing in size there was a recent proposal to retrofit the town hall offices. But council decided to wait at least another year, as councilor Dena Comely shared her opi...
Apr 17, 2024
No need to panic: Flood outlook statement issued
A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority for the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed. Since early April, two large weather systems have brought between 60 to 90 ...
Apr 17, 2024
Pedestrian bridge in Perth shut down for crucial work
The Drummond Street Pedestrian Bridge in Perth will be closed starting today (April, 17, 2024) while it undergoes repairs. A temporary road closure and detours will be in place on Drummond Street from...
Apr 17, 2024
The 48: Hump Day edition
Good Morning! Happy Wednesday, it's a pleasure to be part of yours. Would you like to have your event featured in the 48? Click here to get started! Here's what's going on: The Stage is aways filled w...
Apr 17, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Pitching in to collect trash-ure in Perth
The Perth Trash-ure Hunt is coming up this Saturday. It's a chance to help do a little spring cleaning in the town and get it looking its best. It's also a great way to help out the environment. Found...
Apr 16, 2024
