Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Algonquin Students take note: Premier Ford vows tuition freeze will continue
Premier Doug Ford says he doesn't want to raise tuition for post-secondary students, even though a panel has recommended the move. Tuition has been frozen since 2019 for students across the province. ...
Bob Perreault Feb 01, 2024

'The 48': The weekend approaches in Lanark and Leeds!
Good Morning! Happy February! One month closer to summer.... Here's some of what's happening over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO It's a PA Day! Perth is offering Stick & Puck @ the Perth & Dis...
88.1 myFM News Feb 01, 2024

In Focus: What you need to know about Strep A
Dr. Linna Li, Medical Officer of Health and Jennifer Adams, Manager of Clinical Services, with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit discuss Group A streptococcus and what to look out fo...
Bob Perreault Jan 31, 2024

88.1 myFM's signal reduced for several weeks
Starting today, Lanark and Leeds 88.1 myFM's signal is being reduced several hours a day for the next few weeks. Bell is conducting upgrade work on the same tower housing our transmitter, and the powe...
Bob Perreault Jan 31, 2024

Smiths Falls proposed tax rate jumps to 3.5%
Smiths Falls council has increased the property tax increase to 3.5% following the second draft budget presentation. That's a 0.6% increase from their initial projection of 2.9%. A tough but necessary...
88.1 myFM News Jan 31, 2024

Lanark youth among 11 charged following Pembroke home raids
A Lanark youth is among those charged following search warrants at Pembroke residences. OPP alongside various partners executed a search warrant on William Street residences January 25th in Pembroke. ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 31, 2024

30K for 30 Years - Perth Polar Bear Plunge, Rural FASD celebrate amazing fundraiser
To say this year's Perth Polar Bear Plunge was a success this year, would be an understatement. The Rural FASD, this year's beneficiary says just over $30 thousand dollars was raised by a dedicated gr...
Bob Perreault Jan 31, 2024

Big changes coming to Highway 7 and 15
The intersection of Highways 7 and 15 in Carleton Place is getting a major facelift and modernization- as is Highway 7 and McNeeley Avenue. Added will be continuous through-travel lanes, dual turning ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 31, 2024

What the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus discussed at ROMA
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus said they discussed a number of key topics at the annual ROMA conference. They met with provincial ministers from the conservatives, New Democratic and Liberal part...
88.1 myFM News Jan 31, 2024 Photo (left to right): Warden Nancy Peckford (United Counties of Leeds and Grenville), Warden Liz Danielsen (Haliburton County), EOWC Vice-Chair, Bonnie Clark (Peterborough County), Minister Paul Calandra (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing), EOWC Chair, Peter Emon (Renfrew County), Mayor Steve Ferguson (Prince Edward County

Lanark Highlands names their new fire chief and it's a familiar face
Stephen Rothwell is the new Fire Chief of Lanark Highlands. Rothwell gradually climbed the ranks over the past 13 years in the township, beginning as a junior fire fighter and was the Deputy Fire Chie...
88.1 myFM News Jan 31, 2024 Stephen Rothwell via LinkedIn
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