Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News

It hasn't happened in awhile- but how long will it last? The Rideau Canal welcomed eager skaters at 8AM on January 5th across its whole length: the 7.8 kilometres from Rideau to Library, (including Do...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, January 7th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...

Renfrew County Crime Stoppers will celebrate the start of 2026 with a reminder about the importance of anonymous reporting. January is Crime Stoppers Month, and the Ottawa Valley's local tip gatherers...

Canadians will see modest tax relief in 2026, but rising costs for food, housing and utilities are expected to erase much of the financial gain. The Canada Revenue Agency has released the federal inco...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street in Arnprior, invite you to the weekly Eucharist session this Wednesda...

The Ottawa Valley's top French-speaking companies have a chance to earn some much needed recognition later this year. Enterprise Renfrew County has opened balloting for their 2026 Francophone Business...

Anguish and gratitude are the two emotions hitting Admaston-Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue in the wake of the fire that destroyed a township landmark. Donohue says he's extremely grateful that no resid...

Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy says she has a level of comfort in returning as Warden for the County of Renfrew following her December 10th selection by her Upper Tier peers. Murphy was previ...

Fire departments across the Ottawa Valley are urging residents to be ready now that the Ontario Fire Code has expanded carbon monoxide alarm requirements in homes and apartments as of Jan. 1, 2026. Th...

Another long stretch of midday snow in the forecast has created problems for bus drivers in rural communities. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says all school bus services for Zone ...