Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Cost of food going up almost $500 in 2020, many local families face food insecurity
The cost of food is going up according to the Canadian Food Price report. In 2020 it's expected the average Canadian family will pay almost $500 more for groceries ($487). The Renfrew County and Distr...
Dec 06, 2019
Organizers have some new family fun planned for tonight's tree lighting
It's tradition in Renfrew. Residents gather round the tree in Low Square for the annual lighting of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital's Tree of Lights. Patti Dillabough, Executive Director of the Hospital...
Dec 06, 2019
Local school boards elect chairs and vice-chairs for 2020
Local school boards have elected chairs and vice-chairs for the upcoming year. The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board held their inaugural board meeting on Monday. Re-elected as chair for t...
Dec 06, 2019
Jason Blaine Foundation donates $25,000 to community organizations
The Jason Blaine Foundation has made several significant donations to local charities. Blaine tells myFM that he flew from Nashville to be here for the cheque presentations yesterday. Seven local orga...
Dec 06, 2019
30 years later, local vigils set to remember victims of L’Ecole Polytechnique shootings
There are two vigils in Renfrew County Friday to remember the 14 women who were murdered at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal 30 years ago to the day. Organizers say it's important to remember that th...
Dec 05, 2019
RVH Foundation has a tremendous Giving Tuesday
They are so much closer to their goal than they were on Monday. Patti Dillabough, Executive Director of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation says this past Giving Tuesday blew away their goals and...
Dec 05, 2019
County of Renfrew survey looks for feedback on housing, homelessness
Officials of Renfrew County are looking for feedback. The county is half way through its original 10 year plan on housing and homelessness, and is now doing a survey to gauge how effectively the plan ...
Dec 05, 2019
Algonquin College gives back in a big way
Algonquin College's Waterfront Campus in Pembroke is giving back to the community. The college presented a cheque for $12 700 dollars to the United Way East Ontario on Giving Tuesday. The money was ra...
Dec 05, 2019
RV's at Lake Clear continue to be an issue for Bonnechere Valley council
RV's at Lake Clear continue to be a problem in Bonnechere Valley. In November, the Lake Clear Property Owners Association provided an update to council. President Judy Bates says the lake is deemed at...
Dec 05, 2019
Giant Tiger partners with OPP to brighten Christmas for local children
Christmas is a time of giving and with that comes the joy of presents under the tree. Mike Marcil, owner of Arnprior's Giant Tiger says it's important to remember there are those who may not have much...
Dec 05, 2019
