Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Laurentian Valley proposes alternate route for motorized traffic on the Algonquin Trail
The Town of Laurentian Valley has proposed an alternate route to the Algonquin Trail using the old CN corridor. Reeve Debbie Robinson says if municipalities want to divert motorized traffic off the Al...
Nov 18, 2019
Big weapons and drug bust in Pembroke
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized a large quantity illegal drugs and weapons from a residence in Pembroke. A joint operation by members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Eme...
Nov 15, 2019
Renfrew Minor Hockey Fights Cancer on Saturday
This weekend Renfrew Minor Hockey is raising funds to support the Renfrew Victoria Hospital oncology unit. On Saturday (November 16th) the local hockey organization is hosting the event called "Renfre...
Nov 15, 2019
Renfrew Council delays tower decision until next meeting
The Agricultural Society in Renfrew will have to wait a little longer to find out if Council is on board with the proposed Rogers tower. Council tabled the motion until the next meeting, in hopes of a...
Nov 15, 2019
Arnprior and OPG come to agreement on height of fence at Madawaska River weir
When the County of Renfrew is through with the reconstruction of the Madawaska River Bridge in Arnprior, there will be a change in height in the railing fence lining both sides of the structure. Arnpr...
Nov 15, 2019
Experts to speak about possible health implications of 5G technology at Eganville session
The Eagles Nest in Eganville will host a 5G information session this weekend. Renfrew County Residents for Safe Technology is putting the event on tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 3pm. This group of conc...
Nov 15, 2019
Lane Cleroux appointed Public Works Manager in Whitewater Region
Whitewater Region has hired a new Manager of Public Works. Starting December 23rd, the township will welcome Horton Councillor Lane Cleroux to the public works department. Cleroux has worked as an Eng...
Nov 15, 2019
Ontario Military Families Relocation Hotline now available
The Ontario government is adding a new way to help military families when relocating to the province. It's being called the Ontario Military Families Relocation Hotline which is meant to be a one-stop...
Nov 15, 2019
Ground-breaking held for Grove Nursing Home redevelopment
A milestone was celebrated Thursday in Arnprior, as there was a ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of the Grove Nursing Home on Ida Street North. The initiative has been several years in devel...
Nov 15, 2019
Education workers protest outside MPP's office
A protest over cuts to education took place outside of our local MPP's office. President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) in Renfrew County, Christian Sell, was joined by ro...
Nov 15, 2019
