The 45th federal general election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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LGTIRL MP Barrett stays true to Poilievre
Re-elected MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Michael Barrett says Pierre Poilievre still has his support, despite losing in his home riding of Carleton. Poilievre fell to Libera...
Apr 29, 2025

Liberal Foxton waits until the end to concede Lanark-Frontenac to Scott Reid
At Lanark Frontenac Liberal Candidate Michelle Foxton's vote watching event on election night, almost all of the riding's polls were tabulated and announced before she addressed the assembly of suppor...
Apr 29, 2025

Scott Reid plans to get down to business in new term
Scott Reid has been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac. Moments after the result came in, he told myFM he's honoured to be given another mandate, and address one of the bigges...
Apr 29, 2025

Michael Barrett wins again in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Conservative Michael Barrett has been re-elected as MP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes for a fourth time. Barret thanked the voters for making it happen. Barrett beat Liberal Lor...
Apr 29, 2025

Carney to lead Liberal Minority on Parliament Hill
Mark Carney will stay on as Prime Minister after his Liberals won a minority government. The Conservatives are once again the official opposition, while the balance of power will be held by the Block ...
Apr 29, 2025

It's Election Day! Get out and vote - Just as many already have
It's Election Day across Canada and millions have already had their say. Elections Canada reports that more than 7.3 million people voted early between Friday, Apr. 18 and Monday, Apr. 21, 2025. That'...
Apr 28, 2025

88.1 myFM to bring you live election results and reactions from local candidates
Millions of Canadians are casting their votes today to determine who will be our next Prime Minister. The polls over this quickfire election has shown a strong lead for Liberal Leader Mark Carney, who...
Apr 28, 2025

Conservative Candidate Barrett says country can't afford another Liberal term
Conservative Candidate in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand-Islands and Rideau Lakes, Michael Barrett says Canada needs a plan to stand on its own. Speaking with our Bruce Wylie, Barrett says people are openin...
Apr 25, 2025

Local Liberal candidate Edmonds seeks seat, doesn't live in riding
Lorna Jean Edmonds is the Liberal Candidate for Leeds-Grenville Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. After running provincially, Edmonds tells myFM she's now running in this riding and what this electio...
Apr 24, 2025

Conservative Candidate Scott Reid sees long tenure as an advantage
Conservative Candidate for Lanark-Frontenac Scott Reid feels his 25 year tenure as MP is an advantage. Story by Grant Deme
Apr 23, 2025

Randi Ramdeen makes case to vote Green in LGTIRL
Green Party Candidate for Leeds Grenvillle Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Randi Ramdeen summed up why residents of the riding should vote Green on April 28th. That means Ramdeen promises to be a tr...
Apr 23, 2025

On the campaign trail with NDP Danielle Rae
myFM news caught up with Lanark Frontenac NDP candidate Danielle Rae on the campaign trail recently. She's been out knocking on doors, and meeting voters and based on what she's heard from area reside...
Apr 22, 2025

Liberal Michelle Foxton looking to end 25 years of Conservative representation
As part of our continuing coverage of the federal election campaign, Lanark Frontenac Liberal Michelle Foxton shared what she brings to the table for area voters.
Apr 22, 2025

Elections Canada launches ElectoFacts tool to help voters spot misinformation
As Canadians prepare to vote in the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada is offering a new tool to help fight misinformation: ElectoFacts. Launched this month, ElectoFacts is an online platform...
Apr 22, 2025
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Local Greens do not officially endorse Liberal Foxton
The Lanark-Frontenac Green Party of Canada Riding Association does not officially endorse Liberal candidate Michelle Foxton. The clarification comes after their candidate Jesse Pauley told myFM in an ...
Apr 16, 2025

All Candidates meeting tonight in Carleton Place
There is an All Candidates Night this evening at the Carleton Town Hall at 6:30pm for the riding of Lanark-Frontenac. The event is being hosted by the Perth and Carleton Place District Chambers of Com...
Apr 15, 2025

Lanark-Frontenac Liberal Canadidate Foxton meets voters in Carleton Place
Michelle Foxton, the Lanark-Frontenac Liberal Candidate, held a meet and greet in Carleton Place on Saturday April 12. Shortened introductory comments gave plenty of time for Foxton to take open ques...
Apr 15, 2025

Paul Lancione makes case for NDP in LGTIRL
When asked what the largest federal election issue facing residents in Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes , NDP Candidate Paul Lancione echoed the words of others on the ballots - the...
Apr 15, 2025

Michael Barrett says the Conservatives are the best choice for Leeds-Grenville
We continue with our coverage of the Federal Election. Leeds-Grenville Conservative Candidate Michael Barrett says his party will stand up for all Canadians in the trade war with the United States. He...
Apr 14, 2025

Green Party endorses Liberals Michelle Foxton in Lanark-Frontenac race
The Lanark-Frontenac Green Party chapter has endorsed Liberal nominee Michelle Foxton in the federal election. The Green's candidate Jesse Pauley says there's a concern of vote splitting. Pauley is no...
Apr 10, 2025

How to vote early
With the federal election 18 days away, many Canadians are expected to cast their ballots ahead of time. There are a number of ways to vote before the April 28th election, including at advanced pollin...
Apr 10, 2025

Conservative Scott Reid talks issues in Lanark-Frontenac, country
Conservative Candidate Scott Reid is seeking another four years as MP for Lanark-Frontenac. Affordable housing, inflation and the ongoing tensions with President Donald Trump are key election issues h...
Apr 09, 2025

Running for office, rooted in home: A talk with Liberal Candidate Michelle Foxton
As part of our continuing coverage of the upcoming federal election, myFM news sat down with Lanark Frontenac Liberal candidate Michelle Foxton to get her takes on the issues, solutions, and what's re...
Apr 08, 2025

Meet the election candidate who doesn't want to win
Jesse Pauley's name will be on the ballot representing the Green Party in Lanark-Frontenac, but there's no campaign. He explains why the party has put a name forth despite having no intention to secur...
Apr 08, 2025

NDP's Danielle Rae says she's the on-the-ground choice
As part of our continuing coverage of the federal election campaign, myFM sat down with Lanark-Frontenac NDP candidate Danielle Rae to get her views on issues, solutions, and dealing with Trump. Affor...
Apr 08, 2025

Diving into the issues: Liberal Michelle Foxton on the Campaign Trail
myFm news caught up with federal Liberal Candidate Michelle Foxton running in the newly re-drawn riding of Lanark-Frontenac. She was attending a regular Monday community lunch in Smiths Falls hosted b...
Apr 07, 2025

On the Trail: Conservative Candidate Reid doesn't like how Canada responded to US tariffs
Scott Reid doesn't like the sweeping tariffs Canada issued as a response to the United States implementing their own. He said the federal government has only raised tensions. Reid said while he wasn't...
Apr 07, 2025

All Candidates meeting set in Carleton Place
An All-Candidates Meeting is set for April 15th at the Carleton Place Town Hall. Members of the Carleton Place and Perth District Chambers of Commerce can submit questions for the candidates beforehan...
Apr 07, 2025

Mark Carney expands lead over Poilievre in new poll as Liberal support surges
The federal Liberals now lead the Conservatives by 11 points, according to a new Nanos Research poll for CTV News released April 4. Support for the Liberals sits at 46 per cent, while the Conservative...
Apr 05, 2025

Riding profile: Lanark-Frontenac
Riding Profile: Lanark-Frontenac Lanark-Frontenac is a newly named federal riding set to appear on the ballot for the 2025 federal election. The name replaces Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston following a red...
Apr 01, 2025

Don't miss your chance to vote! Here's what you need to know before April 28
With the federal election set for April 28, Elections Canada is reminding Canadians to get ready to vote. Registered voters will start receiving voter information cards by mail in the coming weeks. An...
Apr 01, 2025

Riding Profile: Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands & Rideau Lakes
Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes is a federal electoral district in eastern Ontario that has been represented in the House of Commons since 1979. The riding will be renamed Leeds-Gren...
Mar 31, 2025

Lanark-Frontenac one of hundreds changed for federal election
The riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston is no more as boundary changes have dropped the city and is now Lanark-Frontenac. Spokesperson for Elections Canada Diane Benson says there have been a lot of c...
Mar 26, 2025

Federal election underway in new-look Lanark-Frontenac riding
Our riding's boundaries have been redrawn, and are in effect as the federal election campaign begins. For the first time, Kingston will not be included in the Lanark-Frontenac riding. A 2021 boundary ...
Mar 24, 2025

Reports: Election call by PM Mark Carney imminent
Multiple reports say Prime Minister Mark Carney could call a snap federal election as early as Sunday, with a possible election date of April 28 or May 5. A report from CTV says a final decision on El...
Mar 20, 2025