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United Way East Ontario adds new programs for Seniors
United Way East Ontario has moved to boost its support for Indigenous seniors, newcomer and refugees seniors, Francophone seniors, LGBTQ+ seniors, seniors with disabilities, rural and isolated seniors...
May 19, 2020
Ontario schools to remain closed with students expected to return in September
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce say schools will remain closed. The announcement was made today and Ford says the safety of students is the number one priority. Ford add...
May 19, 2020
RCDHU confirms 23rd case of COVID-19 and 38 more tests
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed a 23rd case of COVID-19. The numbers released today (May 19th) show one additional case compared to yesterday and 38 more tests. A bre...
May 19, 2020
96.1 myFM launches Restart Local program
With the province starting to reopen myFM wants to help small businesses get the word out. 96.1 myFM's general manager Bob Dillabough explains what the new Restart Local program is. Find the Add My Fr...
May 19, 2020
Almonte long-term care home records 30th death, but no resident or staff cases
The death toll at Almonte Country Haven long-term care home has climbed to 30. The provincial website updating new case information in long-term care homes across Ontario shows 30-people at the 82 bed...
May 19, 2020
Local businesses set to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions ease
myFM news caught up with Mel Blimkie from the BIA about how downtown merchants are preparing to reopen. You can find what local businesses in Renfrew have to offer and see their contact information by...
May 19, 2020
State of Emergency in Ontario extended until May 29th
The Ontario government is extending the state of emergency until May 29th. This includes the closure of sit-in restaurants, bars, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people and additio...
May 19, 2020
Local residents assist with water rescue on the Ottawa River
Emergency services were called in for help on the Ottawa River over the long weekend. The Renfrew OPP says on Monday (May 18th), two boaters, Dustin Howard and Mike Gavin, were on the Ottawa River wes...
May 19, 2020
More cases of COVID-19 reported in Renfrew County and District
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is reporting another two cases of COVID-19 in the region as of yesterday, bringing the total to 22. In their latest update, the health unit says there are 1...
May 19, 2020
Arnprior re-opens
The Town of Arnprior will be opening some of its facilities, starting tomorrow (Saturday) with the boat launch. It will be open at a minute past midnight, but there is no docking or gas sales availabl...
May 15, 2020
