Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Quebec premier François Legault resigns as leader of Coalition Avenir Québec
Earlier today the Quebec Premier, Franois Legault, announced he would not be participating in the next provincial election and will be resigning as leader of Coalition Avenir Qubec (CAQ). Legault has ...
Jan 14, 2026 François Legault delivers his farewell at a press conference this morning
Town of Renfrew invites residents to public 2026 draft budget meeting
Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney has proposed Renfrew's 2026 Capital and Operating budget, which is available to view now online. However, before the budget will be approved by council the town will be hostin...
Jan 14, 2026
Annual school immunization record review underway in Renfrew County
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has begun its annual review of student immunization records, as required under Ontario's Immunization of School Pupils Act. The health unit says the review ...
Jan 14, 2026
Renfrew bestows gift of achievement to local MP Cheryl Gallant
Just ahead of today's council meeting, Town of Renfrew mayor Tom Sidney and council presented a gift of achievement to MP Cheryl Gallant for 25 years of public service. Sidney presented a framed photo...
Jan 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
What's good in Renfrew? Ottawa resident rings in new year with $3.7M CHEO lottery win
The new year has brought a major win for an Ottawa resident. CHEO Foundation officials say Aimee Savard is the grand prize winner of the $3.7-million package in the 2025 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lotte...
Jan 13, 2026
Circular Materials left Renfrew's commercial recycling on the curbside - talking waste management with CEO Allen Langdon
On Jan. 8, myFM got the opportunity to speak with the nonprofit Circular Materials CEO, Allen Langdon, to hear more about how he and the team at Circular Materials plan on improving Ontario's recyclin...
Jan 13, 2026 Circular Material CEO Allen Longdan has more than 15 years of experience in managing waste collections.
Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney back at Town Hall following family leave
After a months-long absence, Renfrew's mayor has returned to his position at Town Hall. Town officials are pleased to welcome Tom Sidney back to his role on Council effective January 5th, resuming his...
Jan 13, 2026
Local lottery winner takes home $1,026 in St, Francis Valley Catch the Ace draw
A local woman has claimed the Week 16 prize in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Catch the Ace lottery, taking home $1,026 after selecting the correct envelope in the weekly draw. Valerie M...
Jan 13, 2026
Owners of burned Douglas Trading Post urge public to stop taking souvenirs
The owners of the former Douglas Trading Post, which was destroyed by fire last week, have issued an impassioned plea to those taking mementos from the property to stop immediately. In a social media ...
Jan 13, 2026 Photo credit Ellwyn Behm
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 Monday, January 12th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Jan 13, 2026 (Pixabay photo)
