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Yakabuski talks infrastructure and growing Ontario as priorities following re-election
The re-elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke is not going to waste any time getting to work. On Thursday night, John Yakabuski secured his sixth consecutive term in of...
Jun 03, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Beachburg's Nathan Blok racing in the Calabogie Spring Classic this weekend
It's race weekend for Beachburg's Nathan Blok. The 28-year-old started racing go-carts at the age of six and transitioned to racecars by the time he was 15. Blok is a three time champion and is lookin...
Jun 03, 2022
Hudson asking for donations to the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre for 8th birthday
A local kid who is celebrating his 8th birthday next week is looking for donations to support animals in need in our community instead of presents and gifts. Hudson McKeown says he has two cats at hom...
Jun 03, 2022 PHOTO: Hudson McKeown and his sister Charlotte McKeown with their cats adopted from the Pembroke SPCA 4 years ago (Abigail left and Mortimer right) and 9 month old golden retriever Willow.
Local Liberal candidate says electorate not inspired to move off status quo
First-time Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Liberal candidate Oliver Jacob, at age 23, had toyed with the idea of becoming the youngest Grit elected locally, ever. Sean Conway was 24 when he first took the ...
Jun 02, 2022
Local NDP campaign targets the future
At first blush you may question why a boy from Deep River would site his campaign headquarters in Arnprior, but the NDP's Kurt Stoll says it's about the future. The NDP garnered 17 percent support loc...
Jun 02, 2022
John Yakabuski re-elected for sixth consecutive term in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke
John Yakabuski has been re-elected in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Yakabuski was re-elected for a sixth consecutive term. He's been the Member of Provincial Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke si...
Jun 02, 2022
CNL looking to supply clean energy to Garrison Petawawa through small modular reactors
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) in Chalk River is looking at ways to supply clean energy to Garrison Petawawa. According to a recent study completed by CNL, a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) could red...
Jun 02, 2022
Keep fit, have fun, win prizes with Arnprior Recreation Passports
You've heard of staycations, but in the month of June there's a way to get your passport stamped without ever leaving town. We're talking Recreation Passports, as programmer Lucas Power explains. Get ...
Jun 02, 2022
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Pride hosting Queer Pride Prom June 11th
Renfrew Pride is hosting a prom for members of the local LGBTQ2S+ community. Chris Kyte of Renfrew Pride tells myFM the 18+ event will take place at the Renfrew Curling Club on June 11th from 8pm to M...
Jun 02, 2022
June 19th declared Longest Day of Smiles in Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew has declared June 19th as the Longest Day of Smiles in town. Mayor Don Eady read the proclamation at the May 24th Town Council meeting, which was passed unanimously by council. The...
Jun 02, 2022
