Author Archives: Bob Perreault
UPDATED: Hydro Outages hit listening area - Crews working hard to restore power, ask for patience
Hydro One is asking customers affected by outages for understanding as they work to restore dozens of outages due to last night's wind and blowing snow. Hydro One crews are working extremely hard to a...
Mar 17, 2026 (Hydro Quebec Photo)
It's VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY!
Today we celebrate VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY on 96.1 myFM! Join us as we celebrate some of the most giving individuals in our listening area. People who go that extra mile to make our communities bet...
Feb 12, 2026
School buses cancelled as yet another winter wallop is in the forecast
School buses have been cancelled in all areas served by the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium. The RCJTC cancelled due to a special weather statement is in effect, saying periods of heavy...
Feb 10, 2026
Cold warning issued as wind chills near minus 35 overnight
Environment Canada issued a Yellow Cold Warning for parts of eastern Ontario as a prolonged period of dangerous cold is expected tonight into Saturday morning. Forecasters say wind chills near minus 3...
Feb 06, 2026
School bus note for Zone 4 - Madawaska
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium reports: Zone 4 Madawaska area transportation services have been impacted due to whiteout conditions, many routes are cancelled. Isolated delays are ...
Feb 06, 2026
What's a litre going to cost you? Today's Valley gas prices
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar ...
Jan 21, 2026
Ontario Parks summer jobs could land students a paycheck close to home
Applications are now open for student summer jobs at Ontario Parks, giving local students a chance to work outdoors while gaining paid experience. The province hires about 1,600 students each summer f...
Jan 21, 2026
Ontario farmers get boost to sell goods globally
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...
Jan 21, 2026
Alleged arena assault nets charges
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have laid a spousal assault charge following an alleged incident at a Pembroke arena. Police say a witness reported an assault involving a couple on the evening of Jan. 16. A P...
Jan 21, 2026
Fill 'er up: Today's Valley gas prices
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Jan 20, 2026
