Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News
Silence Broken: Supreme Court ruling gives IPV survivors a powerful new legal tool
A landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling is being called a major step forward for survivors of intimate partner violence. On the latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, Bob Perreault and Eri...
May 29, 2026 Photo: Supreme Court of Canada
Scott's Shoes steps into Smiths Falls with a grand opening worth celebrating
A long-running family shoe store is bringing new life to a downtown Smiths Falls address. Scott's Shoe Store will celebrate the grand opening of its fourth location Saturday, May 30, at 12 Beckwith St...
May 29, 2026 Photo: Scott's Shoes Facebook
From the law to LAWS - Ex-OPP Dickson tapped as new Executive Director
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society has appointed Bill Dickson as its new Executive Director. Dickson brings extensive experience from a long career in media relations with the Ontario Provincial Police...
May 29, 2026 Photo via LAWS Facebook
Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 172.0 Esso - 172.3 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 173.6 Ultramar - 172.9 Shell - 175.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 173.0 Pe...
May 29, 2026
Three charged after wallet theft sparks fraud investigation in Smiths Falls
Police in Smiths Falls say three people are facing charges after a theft from a vehicle led to fraudulent bank transactions. The investigation by the Smiths Falls Police Service began April 3, 2026, a...
May 29, 2026
The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Have an event for the 48? Let us know about it here! Stuff to do: The Smiths Falls Legion hosts a Veterans Coffee gathering today in the Lancaster Room from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is open to activ...
May 29, 2026
What's good? Perth Civitan breakfast is serving up a big reason to smile for CHEO
The Perth Civitan Club is getting ready to serve breakfast as its CHEO fundraiser returns Sunday, May 31. The CHEO Breakfast runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Perth Civitan Hall on Highway 43. The pos...
May 28, 2026
Animal House: Lanark Animal Welfare Society; giving every paw a chance
The Lanark Animal Welfare Society-better known locally as LAWS-is a community-based, non-profit animal shelter serving Lanark County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Based in Smiths Falls, the...
May 28, 2026
Local MPP responds to concerns over staffing cuts at Catholic District School Board
CUPE 4154 and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions are criticizing planned staffing cuts by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, saying the changes could affect students and ed...
May 28, 2026
Local ticks can cause malaria, expert warns
Environmental Scientist Dr. Shelly Ball spoke to our Lynda D'aoust about the return of ticks and lyme season. She says while tall grass is always a high-risk area of tick population, it's not the only...
May 28, 2026
