Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Parents with children in some Carleton Place childcare programs could soon see a fee increase this spring.. Town staff recommended a 2.1 per cent fee hike for school-age childcare programs that fall o...

Families in Mississippi Mills will have plenty of ways to stay busy this March Break with a full week of activities planned across the community. The municipality is hosting free public skating sessio...

Montague Township is moving to tighten its election sign rules ahead of the next municipal vote. Council supported a recommendation during its March 3 meeting to amend the township's election sign byl...

Here's what's up! The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre in Perth is inviting the public to an open house today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Visitors can tour the day program space, meet staff and learn about serv...

Residents across Lanark County and the Ottawa Valley are being invited to explore the fast-changing world of artificial intelligence during a free community workshop later this month. The event, title...

Residents in Perth may notice an increased police presence today (Thursday, March 12) near the former Perth Soap Factory on Harriot Street, but officials say there is no cause for concern. Police conf...

Students at Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St. John Catholic High School are planning a coordinated walkout Thursday afternoon to protest changes to Ontario's student aid program. Organiz...

The Town of Smiths Falls is considering axing their recycling collection for businesses, after the provincial changes at the start of 2026 downloaded that responsibility to municipalities. Their contr...

At a recent committee meeting, councillor David Bird initially introduced a motion declaring the project to be of no value to the Town. The motion sparked a broader discussion among councillors about ...

Smiths Falls Police Service is welcoming new officers and marking promotions as the department continues to grow and strengthen service in the community. Two new police constables, Hannah Gazdik and R...