Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
CRA Scam Returns
Police say get a handle on fraudsters before they get their hands on your hard-earned cash. The CRA scam is back. Fraudsters will call you up, pretending to work for the Canada Revenue Agency. They wi...
Oct 28, 2019
Producers to Assume Responsibility for Recycling by 2024
The closure of Beaumen Waste Management back in June was just the beginning of visible changes that will impact the Recycling Industry in both the short and long term. Many area municipalities reached...
Oct 28, 2019
Less courses available at high schools in Renfrew County
High schools in Renfrew County are feeling the impact of increased class sizes. Director of Education for the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), Pino Buffone, says the reduction in funding ...
Oct 28, 2019
Scammers using threats of arrest to get your social insurance number
They want your social insurance number, so keep it close to the vest, and never share it with someone who called you. Renfrew OPP are currently investigating several complaints from residents who say ...
Oct 28, 2019
Renfrew Construction Deficiencies
The major work is done in Renfrew's reconstruction project; the main task now is to get rid of identified deficiencies. Director Of Public Works, Mike Asselin tells us about the remaining aspects that...
Oct 28, 2019
Human Trafficking Workshop Held Friday Night
A small group of parents and students have a few things to think about following an information session at St. Joseph's High School in Renfrew Friday night on Human Trafficking. The community awarenes...
Oct 28, 2019
Dinner En Blanc rebranded as the Enchanted Charity Dinner: Serving Generosity in White for 2020
Dinner En Blanc has been rebranded for the 2020 event. The launch party took place at Anthony's restaurant in Pembroke on Friday night (Oct. 25th) where a cheque for $66,000 was presented to last year...
Oct 28, 2019
Drone hiker and Pet Rescue
A Renfrew County Paramedic drone has played a key part in a dramatic rescue. Paramedic Chief Mike Nolan says his crew was called out to a section of bush south of Arnprior Thursday night. He says his ...
Oct 25, 2019
Montreal nurses going to Pontiac hospital to help as nurse shortage persists
Two nurses from Montreal will be coming to assist in the Obstetrics department at the Pontiac Hospital in Shawville. Media Relations Spokesperson for the Outaouais Integrated Health and Social Service...
Oct 25, 2019
Rare replica of Slash's Guns N' Roses guitar in Renfrew
It's valued at $20 000 and Mill Music in Renfrew has one. Steve St. Michael and Richard Collins say they won the rock and roll lottery. The replica of the 1966 guitar has Slash's signature on the back...
Oct 25, 2019
