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The Renfrew 48
TODAY: 96.1 myFM presents the Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show at the myFM Centre this Friday, May 2, from 4-8 pm and again on Saturday, May ...
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Plan ahead: Laurentian Valley highlights seasonal risks during Emergency Preparedness week
The Township of Laurentian Valley is joining communities across Canada in recognizing Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week from May 4 to 10. Thi...
16h ago

Be ready: Ontario SPCA offers free tools to help protect pets in emergencies
With Emergency Preparedness Week approaching, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is asking pet owners across the province to "Promise ...
21h ago

SIU launches investigation in Ottawa Valley after man injured during police incident
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has launched an investigation after a police incident in Pembroke on Tuesday, April 29. Shortly ...
23h ago

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, May 2 as of 8:30 a.m.,...
May 02, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: 96.1 myFM presents the Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show a...
May 02, 2025

Runners and rollers raring to go as Hike for Hospice Renfrew just around the corner
Lace up your runners and get ready to go, as a major effort to help local palliative care will gather the community outside Hospice Renfrew ...
May 02, 2025

What's good in Renfrew: RVH set to launch brand new 50/50 at myFM Home Show this weekend
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) Foundation is all set to kick off a brand-new initiative - a 50/50 draw that will be launched at this we...
May 01, 2025

New nature trail coming to Renfrew-Town seeks community volunteers
The Town of Renfrew has put the call out for trailblazing community members to help develop a new public feature. They're looking for volunt...
May 01, 2025

Plan your summer at the 2025 myFM Home, Cottage & Leisure Show in Renfrew - May 2 & 3
Rain or shine, community members from across the Ottawa Valley will be making plans to head to Renfrew's myFM Centre this weekend. The myFM ...
May 01, 2025
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Suspect charged, one still outstanding after single-vehicle crash in Horton Township
Police say a resident of Renfrew is facing multiple charges and another person is still outstanding following a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning. The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say that...
May 01, 2025

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, May 1 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard...
May 01, 2025

Ottawa Valley students join 930,000 across Canada in mock election, re-elect Gallant
More than 930,000 students from across Canada have elected a Conservative minority government as part of Student Vote Canada, a parallel election initiative held alongside the 2025 federal election. Over 6,100 schools participated...
May 01, 2025

Renfrew Wolves development camp offers first glimpse at new roster and local hopefuls
The Renfrew Wolves get their first look at their new crop of prospects this weekend as players flock to the myFM Centre. Not only will General Manager Jerrett DeFazio get to see his first draft class with the team in action over t...
May 01, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Community Living Renfrew County South celebrates Community Living Month this May with a number of events, including the raising the Community Livi...
May 01, 2025

OPP investigates generator scam in Barry's Bay involving fraudulent credit cards
The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraud case involving the use of fake credit cards to purchase expensive generators in the Barry's Bay area. The scam took place earlier this month and invo...
May 01, 2025

Renfrew County opens trails to off-road motorcycles through new agreement with OFTR
Renfrew County has signed a new agreement that allows off-road motorcycle riders to use its recreational trail system. The agreement is with the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (OFTR), the provincial organization that represent...
Apr 30, 2025

What's Good in the Valley? Haley Station firefighters honour 40-Year veteran with community cornhole event
The firefighting team in Haley Station is pulling from their summer weekends at the Fire Hall to honour the life of one of their own. Lieutenant Nathan Jahn with the Haley Station Firefighter's Association says teams from across t...
Apr 30, 2025

Hit CBC series Still Standing filming in Arnprior, live comedy show Monday
Have you noticed film crews around town in Arnprior? Well, CBC's hit series Still Standing and host Jonny Harris are shining a spotlight on Arnprior, which will be featured on the upcoming season of the show. "We are so exc...
Apr 30, 2025

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, April 30 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boule...
Apr 30, 2025

Hydro One reports major power outages in Renfrew County after storm
Communities across the rural Ottawa Valley are picking up the pieces after strong winds tore through the area last night. Hydro One reports that they are currently aware of several outages in Renfrew County, with the two largest c...
Apr 30, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Ben Oakes, Sun Life Advisor, invites you to an exclusive webinar event: Registered Disability Savings Plan, this Wednesday at 6:00 PM. In this inf...
Apr 30, 2025

What's good in the Valley: Pembroke Symphony Orchestra to present final concert of the season Friday
Members of the Pembroke Symphony Orchestra (PSO) are gearing up for their final performance of the 2024/25 season and it promises to be chock full of local flavour, says PSO trumpeter John Artymko. Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at Festi...
Apr 29, 2025

'Turnout was terrific': Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal election results by the numbers
Election night was not only a late one for candidates, their supporters and voters, but for the many election workers dedicated to keeping things running smoothly. In Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke (ARP), incumbent Conservative MP Ch...
Apr 29, 2025

'Blew a warn range suspension': Renfrew OPP charge truck driver
Ontario Provincial Police in Renfrew say they have charged a 38-year-old truck driver following a recent traffic stop on O'Brien Road. Police allege the driver blew a warn range suspension and had their licence suspended for thre...
Apr 29, 2025

OPP investigates suspected drowning in Bancroft area
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspected drowning after a canoe capsized on Faraday Lake. The incident occurred on Monday, April 28, shortly after 10:30 a.m., when emergency servi...
Apr 29, 2025