Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Douglas Recreation announces $150k provincial investment for outdoor rink rehabilitation
Earlier today (Dec. 31) Douglas Recreation announced their outdoor rink is receiving an investment of $150,000 from the provincial government to spend on rehabilitation. On their Facebook, Douglas Rec...
Dec 31, 2025 Photo Credit: Douglas Recreation
Town of Renfrew releases waste pickup schedule ahead of imminent changes to the system
As the Town of Renfrew continues to inform its residents of the incoming changes to recycling and garbage pickup they have released additional information through digital documents which will be maile...
Dec 31, 2025 Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Renfrew OPP need help identifying vehicle in an Arnprior hit-and-run
About a month ago on Saturday, Nov. 29, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of McLachlin St. North and Elgin St. West in Arnprior. Renfrew OPP said the victim was hit by a trailer...
Dec 31, 2025
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 Wednesday, December 31st, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and...
Dec 31, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Back at the helm: Jennifer Murphy returns as Renfrew County warden
Renfrew County has a new warden in 2026, and her name is Jennifer Murphy. If that name seems familiar, it's because this is her second stint as warden, having previously served in the position from 20...
Dec 31, 2025 Jennifer Murphy speaks to County council following her election | Photo Credit: County of Renfrew
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. WEDNESDAY: The town of Renfrew and Ontario Power Generation present Frew Year's Eve, a free family friendly way to ring in t...
Dec 31, 2025
OPP investigate death after remains found in Head, Clara and Maria Township
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after human remains were found in a rural township near Deep River. Local police were called to North River Road, north of Cedar Lake in Head, Clara and Mar...
Dec 31, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation reflects on the impact of community members
The first quarter of the 21st century is nearly all wrapped up and a lot has changed since the dot-com era of yesteryear, but what remains through human innovation and struggles is community compassio...
Dec 30, 2025 Mik Horvath/MBC
Ontario SPCA homes nearly 700 pets throughout the holiday season
December marked the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Home for the Holidays adoption campaign which smashed its goal of 500 adoptions. Home for the Holidays ran from Dec. 1 until Dec. 24 promoting the...
Dec 30, 2025 Photo Credit: Ontario SPCA
Community support helps Renfrew Legion clear $30,000 furnace cost
The Renfrew Legion has met a major milestone thanks to one last push over the line from the community. Branch members are celebrating after paying down the balance on the amount owing on their furnace...
Dec 30, 2025 Accepting the cheque from George Jackson Toyota was Nevada Chair Comrade Ron Kilby, and Branch President Comrade Greg Walbeck.
