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Voices of Leadership: Local women reflect on International Women's Day
International Women's Day officially occurred Sunday, March 8, and we observe International Women's Day on that date to honour the historic 1917 women's strike in Russia, when workers demanded "Bread ...
Mar 08, 2026
What's Good in Renfrew? Merv's Spring Fling at the Wing raises thousands - but is it the last one?
If that's all from Merv's Spring Fling, then what a way to wrap things up. The third annual Spring Fling at the Renfrew Wing welcomed in hundreds of friends from across Renfrew and the surrounding are...
Mar 08, 2026 The Fabulous Cash for a Cause Show's Austin T. O'Keefe (centre left) and Ryerson Warren (centre right) serenades the crowd at Merv's Spring Fling at the Wing 2026
The week that was: myFM's top stories from March 1-7
Today we're taking a look at the week that was, here are some of the top stories published between March 1 and March 7. 1. Pickleball has been increasing in popularity nation-wide, myFM reporte...
Mar 08, 2026
International Women's Day: what it represents for No Frills' Tanya Wojcik
International Women's Day 2026 is on Sunday, March 8, however, myFM Renfrew is celebrating the day a little early by sharing a conversation with local entrepreneur and business operator/owner Tanya Wo...
Mar 06, 2026
Pickleball popularity is on the rise, here's why
Pickleball is an increasingly popular sport in Canada. According to Pickleball Canada, recognized by the Global Pickleball Federation, reported in 2025 that the sport has seen a 57 per cent increase i...
Mar 06, 2026 Mimi (right) is always smiling on the courts | Mik Horvath/MBC
New Faces Wanted: Renfrew County hosts pre-election candidate workshops
Would-be candidates running for municipal office in the Ottawa Valley can take their first steps onto the ballot later this month. The combined municipalities that make up Renfrew County are sponsorin...
Mar 06, 2026
'We were lucky': Renfrew family calls for more organ donors after son's kidney transplant
Renfrew's Lucas Gillan was lucky; now his family wants to help others who are not. As Lucas continues his recovery following a successful live kidney transplant that came after a months-long social me...
Mar 06, 2026 Lucas Gillan (Angela Gillan photo)
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, March 6th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Mar 06, 2026 (Unsplash photo)
Ontario athlete preparing to represent Canada on one of the world's biggest stages
Tyler McGregor of Forest, has been named one of Canada's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics tonight in Italy. The captain of Canada's Para ice hockey team will share ...
Mar 06, 2026 Photo Credit: Canadian Paralympic Committee
What are your skills? Algonquin College hosts Jill of All Trades showcase
Ottawa Valley-area high school girls got a taste of the trades this week courtesy of Algonquin College. The school's Pembroke campus hosted its annual Jill of All Trades event on Thursday, March 5th, ...
Mar 06, 2026
