Category Archives: 88.1 myFM News

Not just Perth: Algonquin College plans more program cuts amid financial strain
Algonquin College is looking to suspend more academic programs as it continues to deal with a significant budget shortfall, among other pressures. The college's Perth campus is set to close this summe...
Bob Perreault Jan 22, 2026

New Falls Food Hub location is starting to take shape in Smiths Falls
New Falls Food Hub location is starting to take shape in Smiths Falls Renovations are officially underway at the future home of the Falls Food Hub, marking a major step forward for the growing communi...
Bob Perreault Jan 22, 2026

UCDSB facing $8 million transportation deficit in 2027
The new transportation funding formula introduced by the provincial government is set for full implementation in 2027, and it has the Upper Canada District School Board facing a near $8 million defici...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

Legal opinion offered on Rideau Lakes' use of strong mayor powers
Last week's Committee of the Whole Meeting in Rideau Lakes had raised temperatures once again after a legal opinion was brought forward for public discussion. The opinion found there's a "strong likel...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

Domestic disturbance investigation results in impaired driving charges
A disturbance call at a Smiths Falls residence has resulted in multiple criminal charges, including impaired driving. Police say officers were called to a local home on January 8 after receiving infor...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

Ontario farmers set for federal, provincial funding
Farmers in our listening area may be getting a boost from the feds and province. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million in the Market Diversification and Trade Resilienc...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026 threeart / Depositphotos.com

Perth Blue Wings say special teams need to improve for playoff push
The Perth Blue Wings are hoping to go on a run towards of the EOJHL season and find their way into the playoffs. With a club that has only one player with Jr. B experience headed into this year, Head ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

Man arrested in connection with 2021 police investigation
A long-running investigation has resulted in an arrest more than four years after the original incident. Smiths Falls police, assisted by the Ontario Provincial Police, located and arrested a suspect ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

Today's gas prices
Here are your local gas prices courtesy of gasbuddy.com. Perth MacEwen - 125.9 Esso - 119.3 Canadian Tire - 125.9 Ultramar - 118.3 Shell - 118.9 Smiths Falls Drummond's - 121.9 Canadian ...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026

The Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds 48
Here's what's up! There's weekly Bingo at McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall: Join in every Thursday at 194 Camerons Rd. Doors open at 5:30 PM, bingo starts at 7 PM. Snacks and drinks available. Cont...
88.1 myFM News Jan 22, 2026
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