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96.1 myFM teaming up with the Renfrew Rotary Club for new community initiative
People helping people. We here at 96.1 myFM are partnering with the Renfrew Rotary Club in an effort to support our community during this challenging time. Helping at Home is an initiative to raise mo...
Apr 29, 2020
Leafs Coach speaks to Valley fans Thursday
Satisfy your thirst for NHL Hockey by taking part in an Algonquin College's Speaker Series presentation Thursday night in the ZOOM meeting format. Jamie Bramburger says it would be hard to restrict it...
Apr 28, 2020
Seniors Phone-In Programs starting up
Some of us have been using the telephone since the days of rotary dialing. Now, with the COVID crisis forcing us into social isolation, and old solution is raising its head in a new format. Nikki Rumb...
Apr 28, 2020
Quebec plans to gradually reopen economy starting May 4th
Even though the province reported 83 new COVID-19 deaths today, Quebec Premier Francois Legault has announced a plan to gradually restart its economy as of Monday (May 4th). That's when stores with th...
Apr 28, 2020
Ontario launches website to help businesses adapt to the global pandemic
Ontario is launching the COVID-19: Tackling the Barriers website to help businesses overcome the challenges created by the global pandemic. Premier Doug Ford says this website will support businesses ...
Apr 28, 2020
RCDHU says 44 tests done in the last 24-hours compared to 20 the day before
Testing for COVID-19 across Renfrew County and district has doubled up over the last 24-hours. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) says 44 tests have been completed compared to the 20 ...
Apr 28, 2020
CANCELLED: RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa
COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest. Event organizers say the decision to cancel was not taken lightly. All ticket purchasers will be entitled to a ful...
Apr 28, 2020
Another COVID-19 death in Carleton Place with no outbreaks at Renfrew County long-term care homes
Another death is being reported at a long-term care home in Carleton Place. Stoneridge Manor is a 60 bed facility with 51 residents testing positive for COVID-19, 12 staff members have tested positive...
Apr 28, 2020
Paramedics disappointed they aren’t included in $4 pay support for frontline workers
Paramedics in Renfrew County are testing residents at home, transporting sick patients, identifying potential COVID-19 cases in our community, but were not included in the frontline pay support recent...
Apr 28, 2020
Quebec planning to send kids back to school and daycare by May 19th
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says attendance will not be mandatory when elementary schools and daycares in the Montreal area open on May 19th. Elementary schools and daycares outside of Montreal ar...
Apr 27, 2020
