Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Third Waterfall at the Fourth Chute Falls could have a new name
A local resident wants Bonnechere Valley council to change the name of the 3rd waterfall at the Fourth Chute Falls. Douglas resident Kathy Kilby wrote a letter to councillors and the mayor at the end ...
Oct 17, 2019
Climate Strike in downtown Pembroke Friday
It's become a movement among young adults and it's coming to the Valley. A climate strike is set for downtown Pembroke Friday. Organizer Emily Eadie, a grade twelve student from Equinox high school, s...
Oct 17, 2019
Local federal election candidates speak to the voters
All local candidates running in the federal election attended an event at the Calvin United Church in Pembroke Wednesday night. The All Candidates Meeting was hosted by the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber...
Oct 17, 2019
Health unit advises caution as cannabis edibles become legal today
This is the first anniversary of the legalization of cannabis, and as of today, edibles are also now legal. Erin Robertson of the Renfrew County and District Health Unit says edibles may not be for ev...
Oct 17, 2019
FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign to roll into the Valley today
The FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign is a unique food drive that involves driving a tractor and trailer through communities to collect food and cash donations for food banks across the country. it's par...
Oct 17, 2019
Criger upset over being shut out of Cogeco debate
Independent candidate Dan Criger is frustrated by that he was shut out of the YourTV debate for the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke riding in the federal election. David Feeley, Senior Manager at YourTV ad...
Oct 17, 2019
Would you sleep on the sidewalk for One Cold Night?
Youth homelessness is an issue in our community and one woman is doing her part to not only raise funds, but to raise awareness for the problem. Tracy Smith is the woman behind One Cold Night, an even...
Oct 17, 2019
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP charge many during enforcement campaigns
The OPP have wrapped up two major safety campaigns in this province. Operation Impact was held over the Thanksgiving long weekend, and the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment say in total, they laid 45...
Oct 17, 2019
Whose Line Is It Renfrew?
A night filled with laughs in support of the Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support is coming to the Horton Community Centre. The second edition of Whose Line Is It Renfrew? Dinner and a comedy show i...
Oct 17, 2019
Renfrew council investing in development and works department
Some new purchases could be good news for Renfrew residents. Council recently approved nearly $65 000 in expenditures for the Development and Works Department, including $28 000 for five position fold...
Oct 16, 2019
