Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
A busy year for Miss Teen Canada, Emma Jeapes from Beachburg
Since being crowned Miss Teen Canada this past summer, 19-year-old Emma Jeapes from Beachburg has been busy supporting local charities and organizations across Renfrew County. Jeapes represented Easte...
Nov 20, 2019
Police say alcohol was a factor in Highway 60 crash
Last Thursday evening (November 14th) Killaloe OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 60, in North Algona Wilberforce Township. The driver of a sport utility vehicle was arrested and c...
Nov 20, 2019
Ontario Minor Hockey promoting safety through new technology
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is changing the way information is reviewed to make the game more safe. Director of Communications Matt Rhodes says the biggest change over the past couple years i...
Nov 20, 2019
Renfrew applying for provincial help for $3.9 million Stewart Street project
The town of Renfrew is hoping for a few provincial dollars for work needed on Stewart Street. Development and Works Director Mike Asselin says the scope of the project is extensive. Applications are c...
Nov 20, 2019
Arnprior to hold Anti-Poverty Community Consultations
Work has been going on behind the scenes in Arnprior to delve into the root causes of poverty in the community and to work on strategies aimed at alleviation. Client Services Administrator Oliver Jaco...
Nov 20, 2019
Admaston Bromley Mayor says conference childcare needed to attract younger politicians
Elected representatives in Admaston-Bromley are supporting a resolution calling for Child Care to be provided at municipal conferences and gatherings, such as the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, ...
Nov 20, 2019
Municipal employees on the move
It's a staff shuffle among neighbouring municipalities, leaving the town of Renfrew looking for new employees. Accountant/Deputy Treasurer Kelly Coughlin has accepted the role of Treasurer in McNab Br...
Nov 20, 2019
Highway 17 closed between Haley Road and Godfrey Road
Highway 17 is closed in both directions between Godfrey Road (County Road 61) and Haley Road. Emergency responders are currently on the scene of a collision. Eastbound traffic is being rerouted at the...
Nov 19, 2019
CBC show will feature Bristol, Quebec tonight and Calabogie next month
The CBC show that features small towns across Canada will highlight a town in the Pontiac tonight. The episode that Comedian Jonny Harris and the Still Standing crew filmed in Bristol, Quebec airs ton...
Nov 19, 2019
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP’s Annual Angel Tree in its 23rd year
It's a time of year most of us look forward to, but for some families, the holiday season is time of stress. There are parents in our community who have no idea how they're going to buy gifts for thei...
Nov 19, 2019
