Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Canada Post strike threatens to crush small businesses again, CFIB warns
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the nationwide Canada Post strike could have devastating effects on small businesses, especially heading into the holiday retail season. Dan...
Oct 01, 2025
Be a Hockey Hero: myFM and RMHA team up to support local youth in sports
96.1 myFM is looking for 96 local hockey heroes who can help make sure every kid gets to play. General manager Bob Dillabough says talks between the station and the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association on...
Oct 01, 2025 (Renfrew Minor Hockey Association photo)
UPDATE: Highway 60 reopened near Cotieville after fatal crash on Tuesday
Highway 60 has reopened following several hours of investigation into the second fatal accident in the area over span of one afternoon. The Renfrew OPP closed Highway 60 from Butler Road to Cotieville...
Oct 01, 2025
YOUR MONEY, YOUR COMMUNITY: Stephanie Kohlsmith, Kohlsmith Insurance and Investments
Nobody likes to pay for insurance, but Stephanie Kohlsmith says having a plan in hand can save you a major headache down the road. Kohlsmith, a financial advisor and the owner of Kohlsmith Insurance a...
Oct 01, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Ever wanted to try curling? Now's your chance! Renfrew Curling Week is the perfect time to drop in, throw some rocks,...
Oct 01, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Central Public School student raises thousands for Terry Fox fundraiser
Ava Butler is a fifth grader who loves running. She likes both long distance cross-country style and shorter sprints on a laid track, although she has a particular knack for the 100 metre sprint. Akin...
Sep 30, 2025 Terry Fox is one of Ava's heroes and his campaign inspires people like Ava to continue to fight against cancer | Mik Horvath/MBC
O'Brien Road convenience store robbed
A store on O'Brien Road was robbed yesterday afternoon. OPP said at approximately 3:45 p.m. officers with the Renfrew detachment responded to a reported robbery. They said a man had entered a convenie...
Sep 30, 2025
Serious Collision closes 17 in both directions at Storyland Road
OPP are continuing to investigate a serious accident this afternoon at Highway 17 and Storyland Road. Police spokesperson Bill Dickson says a release will be forthcoming with further details, but stre...
Sep 30, 2025
From a bench to a big boost: Ottawa Valley groups support Hospice Renfrew
Hospice Renfrew had the pleasure of making multiple visits with friends and supporters across the Ottawa Valley over the course of just one day. First, hospice staff caught up with Arnprior/McNab/Brae...
Sep 30, 2025 Pictured around the truck, l-r. Hal Floysivk, Dan Cross, Ron Hanniman, John Hopf, Darrel O'Shanghnessy, and Daniel Lynch.
Community generosity shines in Renfrew Lions Club food drive for families
Renfrew's Lions Club is impressed by yet another amazing showing of support from the community over the weekend. Club members and volunteers gathered at the Renfrew Metro on Saturday, September 27th, ...
Sep 30, 2025
