Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's Good in Renfrew? Millionaires hockey club helping kids play with a big contribution
This week myFM kicked off their Helping Kids Play fundraising campaign to grant families who may not be able to afford current equipment costs or registration fees a chance to get their kid(s) enrolle...
Oct 02, 2025 Jim Deslaurier (right) personally brought his cheque into the station to show his support | Mik Horvath/MBC
Cracked pavement? Wonky sidewalks? Renfrew wants your input on repairs
From cracked pavement to wonky sidewalks, Renfrew residents will soon get their say on what should be fixed first. Town council will host a pair of structured town hall sessions on Tuesday, October 14...
Oct 02, 2025 A glance at the affected portion of Dominion Street back in May of 2025. (Photo: Town of Renfrew)
Renfrew County staff share what clients need to know during Canada Post strike
The ongoing strike at Canada Post doesn't mean bills can go unpaid. The County of Renfrew is reminding the clients from across the 17 incorporated municipalities and third-party vendors that the labou...
Oct 02, 2025
Who in Renfrew stepped up first for myFM's 96 Hockey Heroes campaign?
People from across the community could not wait to be a part of 96.1 myFM's latest push to get more kids into local youth sports. Our 96 Hockey Heroes campaign officially got underway today, but that ...
Oct 02, 2025 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Minor Hockey Association)
Renfrew OPP seek witnesses after fatal motorcycle crash in Horton
Police in the Renfrew area are reaching out to the public as the cause of a fatal collision in Horton remains under investigation. Officers responding to a collision involving a motorcycle and car alo...
Oct 02, 2025
Algonquin College postpones upcoming events due to strike
Algonquin College has postponed three events planned at its Pembroke campus as the provincewide strike by Ontario college staff continues. The Open House on Oct. 20, World of Choices on Oct. 21, and J...
Oct 02, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Horton Township invites you to their weekly Euchre nights, every other Thursday, including October 2nd! Drop by the H...
Oct 02, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Cheers to Growth: Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival getting bigger in 2025
Renfrew's Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is becoming so popular, the town says they have set aside even more space for this weekend. Program Supervisor Janyne Fraser is expecting plenty of people ...
Oct 01, 2025 The 2025 Renfrew Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is expected to attract 1500-2000 patrons. Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Fatal Highway 17 crash near Renfrew leaves two women dead, police investigating
Police in Renfrew are looking for more information following one of two fatal collisions that happened in the area on Tuesday afternoon. An investigation is ongoing following a collision involving a c...
Oct 01, 2025
Arnprior to host back-to-Back highlights- TS12 Listening Party followed by Fall Fest 2025
You've heard of Swifties sacrificing their life savings to catch their idol live in concert? Well, nothing so extravagant here- but it is a first for Arnprior! Publicist Danielle Delaney is excited. J...
Oct 01, 2025
