Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Local construction pioneer passes away
Thomas Cavanagh of Cavanagh Construction has passed away. On Thursday, December 5th, Tom came to the end of his road paved with passion and generosity. He was 86-years-old. Tom Cavanagh was husband to...
Dec 09, 2019
Local organizations supporting active seniors are getting a little provincial help
Local seniors clubs and facilities in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke are receiving a portion of the Province's $14.1 million that's earmarked for Seniors Active Living Centre programs. the Province says t...
Dec 09, 2019
Arnprior Museum budget ask
The Arnprior and District Museum has presented its 2020 budget ask to Town Council. Curator Janet Carlile also presented the facility's updated Museum Emergency Plan at the November 25th municipal mee...
Dec 09, 2019
Festival of Trees fundraising total
The Festival of Trees fundraiser, which includes the Snowflake Gala, has raised a record amount in support of the Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) of Renfrew County. The sold-out event which takes ...
Dec 09, 2019
RVH Tree of Lights Ceremony held Friday evening
Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Tree of Lights Ceremony was another community success story Friday evening at Low Square. myFM Renfrew Manager Bob Dillabough spoke with RVH Chief Executive Officer Randy P...
Dec 09, 2019
Renfrew County remembers victims of Montreal Massacre
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. 30-years-ago on this day, a gunman killed 14 women at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. At a ceremony this morni...
Dec 06, 2019
No Obstetrics Services at Shawville Hospital this weekend
Expectant mothers in the Pontiac will have to deliver their babies in Gatineau again this weekend, as the obstetrics unit at the Shawville Hospital is closed due to a lack of nursing staff. There will...
Dec 06, 2019
Annual Santa Claus parade set to light up downtown Renfrew
It's always an exciting time when the Big Guy takes a break from making toys to visit the girls and boys of the Ottawa Valley. Santa Claus, the jolly elf himself, will be in Renfrew for the annual Chr...
Dec 06, 2019
Packers and Kings go head to head to support Valley Warriors
The Whitewater Kings and Arnprior Packers are lacing up Saturday night for a special game in support of a local team. Jerry Novack with the Grind, tells us the two teams face off to help raise some mo...
Dec 06, 2019
Renfrew Paramedics host annual toy and food drive Saturday
You can help ensure a child has a lovely Christmas and a full belly. Renfrew Paramedics are once again collecting food, toys and cash donations for those in need this holiday season. They'll be outsid...
Dec 06, 2019
