Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

What's good? A new Perth music series is ready to bring the Tay River to life
A new weekly music series is adding another reason to spend summer evenings in downtown Perth. Tunes on the Tay is scheduled to begin June 24 at the Terrace on the Tay, a riverside gathering space off...
Bob Perreault Jun 16, 2026 Photo: Tunes on the Tay/MBC images

Mayoral Candidate McRae says Perth needs stronger leadership and new revenue after 2026 vote
Perth mayoral candidate Isabel Anne McRae says the town needs to come out of the October 2026 municipal election with a clearer plan for growth, money and long-term sustainability. McRae, a current Pe...
Bob Perreault Jun 16, 2026

Expert reacts to Safe Social Media Act restrict social media for young teens
The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children, including a proposed ban on social media accounts for users under the age of 16. The proposed ...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026

Concerns shared by local Library CEO from new Alberta Bill
Smiths Falls Public Library CEO and Chief Librarian Amanda Foster wants local government to flag the recently passed Bill 28 in Alberta, which allows their provincial government to age-restrict access...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026

Today's Gas Prices
Here are your local gas prices powered by Gas Buddy Perth MacEwen - 154.6 Esso - 154.6 Petro Canada & Canadian Tire - 155.9 Ultramar - 154.9 Shell - 156.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 159.3 Pe...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026 gas
Watershed group raises concerns over proposed Perth environmental services expansion
A local environmental organization is urging the Town of Perth to reconsider plans to expand its Environmental Services Workshop at the town's Water Treatment Plant. In a letter to the municipality, t...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026

April numbers show growing pressure at the Smiths Falls food bank
Smiths Falls Community Food Bank says April was another busy month, as food bank use continues to rise locally and across Ontario. Statistics shared by the food bank show 946 people used the service i...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026 Photo: Smiths Falls Community Food Bank (supplied)

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Tuesday Hackberry Men's Shed Weekly Gathering - Carleton Place The group meets Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Carleton Place Arena boardroom, 75 Neelin St. Free and open to all mature men looking to soc...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026

Carleton Place adds road projects to this year's schedule
At Carleton Place council's committee meeting of May 26th, Public Works Director Guy Bourgon had some good news for councillors. When tenders were opened for this year's road projects, the lowest bid ...
88.1 myFM News Jun 16, 2026

What's good? Rideau Paddle Fest is back, bringing big fun to the water
Rideau Paddle Fest is returning to Smiths Falls with a full day of paddling, family fun, music, food and community celebration. The event, hosted by the Rideau Roundtable, takes place Saturday, June 2...
Bob Perreault Jun 15, 2026 Peter AU and Richard Doherty (MBC News Photo)
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