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Environment Canada issues special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from the Centennial Lake and Quebec forest fires has sparked Environment Canada to issue an air quality statement. Weather officials say that high levels of air pollution have developed due to s...
Jun 05, 2023 A look at the fire along Centennial Lake
Many local catholic school principals on the move ahead of next school year
Principals at a number of local Catholic schools are trading places this fall. The Renfrew County Catholic School Board is letting parent know ahead of time, adding that their principals and vice-prin...
Jun 05, 2023
Forest fire sparked at Centennial Lake, west of Calabogie
A massive forest Fire in The Centennial Lake area, west of Calabogie. The blaze is roughly 50 hectares in size and is currently listed as not under control. Cause of the fire is not yet known. A fores...
Jun 04, 2023 A look at the fire along Centennial Lake
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Robbie Dean Centre celebrates 10 years
On June 5th, 2013, The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre opened its doors for the first time. 10 years later, we are celebrating that milestone. Executive Director Monique Yashinskie tells myFM that bein...
Jun 04, 2023
RCDHU issues Overdose Alert
The RCDHU and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service are alerting residents about an increase in overdoses across Renfrew County and District (RCD). Acting Commander, Steve Osipenko reports that "Par...
Jun 02, 2023
RCDHU Awareness Campaign seeks to reduce incidents of dog bites
Yellow is the Colour of Caution in RCDHU's Rabies Awareness Campaign, just as it is with traffic lights. Yellow is now a warning sign to give space to dogs and other animals that need it. The Renfrew ...
Jun 02, 2023
Hot, dry weather forces total fire and burn ban for the Town of Renfrew
Town Staff in Renfrew are advising the community that a total fire and burn ban is now in place. The Ministry of Natural Resources says the risk of forest fires in the area is currently in the extreme...
Jun 02, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Community Connect Expo set to be a perfect chance to network in Eganville
Saturday's Community Connect Eganville Expo will be all about knowing the people in our community. Organizer Lisa Guadamuz has brought together 32 vendors from the area so residents can meet and conne...
Jun 01, 2023
On your way to college this fall? The MBC Community First Scholarship can help!
It's the last call for the My Broadcasting Corporation Community First Scholarship. Bob Dillabough, the General Manager of 96.1 myFM, lays out what is up for grabs ahead of the deadline this weekend. ...
Jun 01, 2023
Fire bans have been issued at a number of local provincial parks
For those looking to do some camping at Ontario Parks over the next few weekends, you can leave the firewood at home. A number of local camp grounds have issued total fire bans due to the recent heat ...
Jun 01, 2023
