Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Perth ER doctor renews calls for more beds, access to long-term care
Perth ER Physician Dr. Alan Drummond is calling for more bed capacity and quickened access to long-term care homes in a bid for less hospital strain. In a video for the Ontario Medical Association, Dr...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026

New steering committee to explore $49 million Smiths Falls recreation centre
Council in Smiths Falls has agreed to create a new steering committee to help guide planning for a proposed regional recreation facility. The committee will provide high-level advice on key issues suc...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026

Alto extends public consultation on high-speed rail project
Public consultation on the proposed Alto High-Speed Rail Project is being extended by nearly a month as interest in the project continues to grow. The Crown corporation behind the planned rail network...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026

Carleton Place approves community grants
Carleton Place council's committee has approved the first round of funding for its 2026 Community Enrichment Program, allocating support to several local organizations and leaving funds available for ...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026

Deadline approaching for grants that could help transform Smiths Falls properties
Property owners in Smiths Falls are being reminded that time is running out to apply for funding under the town's newly enhanced Community Improvement Plan. Applications for the current intake close M...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026 doomu / Depositphotos.com

What's good? Veteran pushes forward with commemorative crosswalk in Perth - How you can help
A Perth veteran is leading a community effort to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring Canadian Armed Forces members - and time is ticking to raise the funds needed to make it happen. Don Rideou...
Bob Perreault Mar 16, 2026

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! The Falls Food Hub in Smiths Falls offers community meals every Monday at Hanley Hall on McGill Street. The doors open at 11, with the meal served at noon. All are welcome. The Table...
88.1 myFM News Mar 16, 2026

This week's news in review
Here are this week's trending stories on lanarkleedstoday.ca according to your views. 1) Smiths Falls is holding out hope to be included as a stop with Alto high-speed rail. https://d1965.cms.socastsr...
88.1 myFM News Mar 15, 2026

Silence Broken: Children living with violence at home may show hidden signs
The latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV talks, addresses children who witness intimate partner violence at home. Hosts Bob Perreault and Erin Lee of Lanark County Interval House discuss how chil...
Bob Perreault Mar 13, 2026

Local students protest OSAP cuts, march to Perth Town Hall
Local high school students protested the cuts to OSAP funding Thursday afternoon in front of Perth Town Hall. PDCI senior Keira Berry said the province's decision handcuffs the next generation. Walkou...
88.1 myFM News Mar 13, 2026 Students hold signs outside Perth Town Hall. Brian Turner photo.
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