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Spongy Moth, Emerald Ash Borer and Beech Bark Disease continue to spread in Renfrew County
The County of Renfrew is letting land owners know that spongy moth (formerly known as the LDD moth and Gypsy moth) will continue to impact plants and trees across the region. 2021 was a record year fo...
Apr 28, 2022 Spongy Moth Egg Masses
Green Stream funding benefits nine riding communities
Ontario's Green Stream Program is channeling seven million dollars to Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke. The Ontario contribution is a component of funding that also includes Federal dollars. The funding was...
Apr 27, 2022
MP Gallant believes government ignoring available diagnostics
Our Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant is on the Prime Minister's case about vaccinations and travel abroad. Some of the entry restrictions to Canada have eased, but the local member doesn't see the ...
Apr 27, 2022
Algonquin College appoints new acting Dean for Waterfront Campus in Pembroke
Algonquin College has appointed a new Acting Dean for the Waterfront Campus in Pembroke. The information was shared online this afternoon (April 27th, 2022). Sarah Hall joined the college as a part-ti...
Apr 27, 2022
Petawawa resident charged with manslaughter will return to court in June
Court will be pushed until June for a Petawawa resident charged with manslaughter and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death. 27-year-old Cole Allard was arrested back on February 19th, 2022, ...
Apr 27, 2022
Ontario Party Candidate: Party Offers "Alternative Conservative Voice"
A young challenger to long-time local incumbent M.P.P. John Yakabuski is running for the local provincial seat as part of the Ontario Party. Kade MacWilliams has thrown his hat into the Renfrew-Nipiss...
Apr 27, 2022 MacWilliams (Center), alongside Ontario Party Leader Derek Sloan (photo taken from MacWilliams' facebook page)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Summer patios incoming, new health and safety provisions too - Town Council
Restaurants in downtown Renfrew are getting ready for patio season this summer. Town Council heard a proposal at Tuesday's meeting from Finnigan's Road House for one such encroachment allowing for pat...
Apr 27, 2022 Finnigan's Road House brought an outdoor patio proposal to Town Council on Tuesday, April 26
Shaw Woods receives $48,300 grant to support outdoor education programs
Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre has received funding to re-launch programs. Director Steve Boland tells myFM they recently received a community building grant of $48,300. The Director at Shaw Wood...
Apr 27, 2022 Photo: Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre - facebook.com/ShawWoodsOEC
Registration forms coming soon for the first Farms Open event in Renfrew County
The first ever Farms Open in Renfrew County event is set for September of 2022. One of the organizers and President of the Ottawa Valley Food Cooperative, Marshall Buchanan, tells myFM it's an opportu...
Apr 27, 2022
Blok optimistic on chances of fourth title
Beachburg's Nathan Blok will be back behind the wheel of a race car again for 2022, following the two-year absence initiated by COVID. The 27 year old has signed for a full season with the newly forme...
Apr 26, 2022
