Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Rideau Lakes Councillor Paula Banks found to be in violation of Code of Conduct, pay suspension recommended
Rideau Lakes Councillor Paula Banks was found to be in breach of the Township's Code of Conduct following an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner. Complaints were made regarding her behaviour d...
Apr 02, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating National Caregiver Day
Today is National Caregiver Day. PEP's Suzanne Rintoul spoke to us about the occasion on behalf of the Lived Experience Advisory Network of the Lanark Leeds and Grenville Ontario Health Team.
Apr 02, 2024
Ontario Green Party show support for carbon tax increase
The Ontario Green Party is in favour of the federal carbon tax increase. In a statement issued to myFM, President of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Constituency Association Stev...
Apr 02, 2024 VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com
Increase in Carbon Tax means prices at the pumps jump
The carbon tax has increased today, and the most visible difference will be how much we pay for gas, which has gone up overnight. The federal government raised the price on carbon pollution by $15 to ...
Apr 01, 2024
Change in heart by Smiths Falls council for long-awaited project
Construction on the Confederation Bridge will be pushed to 2025 after a change of heart by Smiths Falls council. They gave staff direction to prepare for design proposals for a timber bridge, backing ...
Apr 01, 2024
Taking an inward look: UCDSB launches governance review
The Upper Canada District School Board will be reviewing its governance structure through their accountability framework committee. Board Chair Jamie Schoular highlights what the accountability framew...
Apr 01, 2024 Jamie Schoular, UCDSB Chair (File photo)
Congrats! Local special Olympians honoured in SF
Jessi Neal and Calum MacKenzie received certificates of congratulations on behalf of the Smiths Falls Police Service and its Board at their monthly meeting. They were recognized for their winning ways...
Apr 01, 2024
Perth's Business leaders turn out for Chamber's AGM
The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual General Meeting at the Best Western Plus on Wednesday with close to 70 members and guests attending. The AGM's guest speaker was retired ...
Apr 01, 2024
Winter parking bans Lifted: Enjoy flexible parking for the warmer season
Great news for drivers! Winter parking bans have been lifted in our listening area, allowing for convenient parking anytime, day or night. While restrictions are off, it's still advised to keep vehicl...
Apr 01, 2024 Keeping local small businesses afloat will be a multi-pronged effort
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Good food in our schools
Foodcore Leeds Grenville Lanark is hosting the Good Food in Schools Forum on April 11th in Kemptville. Among those helping to make it happen is Ramsey Hart with the Table CFC in Perth. You can get mor...
Apr 01, 2024
