Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Volunteers help lay the foundation at Hospice Renfrew but they need more hands on deck
The highly accredited Hospice Renfrew has been providing palliative care to the Upper Ottawa Valley for decades. However, just as Hospice continues its invaluable service to the public they need an ex...
Sep 18, 2025 AllaSerebrina / Depositphotos.com
Speed cameras still on the way for Renfrew County school zones despite setback
Speed cameras are still on the way to Renfrew County communities despite hitting a small snag. County Warden Peter Emon says the ongoing project, which will put up automated speed enforcement cameras ...
Sep 18, 2025 Mirroni / Depositphotos.com
Stolen vehicle leads police on hunt across Renfrew and Greater Madawaska
Local police were on the hunt following word of a stolen vehicle rolling through Renfrew. The Renfrew OPP say officers responded after they were handed a tip about a stolen vehicle at around 9:20 am o...
Sep 18, 2025
"Take Back The Night" march goes in Killaloe Thursday, September 18th
It's time yet again for "Take Back The Night" 2025 and this year the event will take place in the town of Killaloe on Thursday, September 18th. Take Back the Night is a global movement that brings com...
Sep 18, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Join the Renfrew Public Library this Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm for a friendly and inclusive program designed to h...
Sep 18, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Muay Thai is warming up for Victory in the Valley 3
An electric event showcasing strength and skill will be returning to Renfrew for its third installment and this year is expected to be bigger than ever. Victory in the Valley is coming back to the Ren...
Sep 17, 2025 Michael Viani (right) blocks a knee from coach Boomer (left) | Mik Horvath/MBC
Morning accident on River Road in Braeside sends three to Trauma Centre with serious injuries
A major accident (on River Road in Braeside) has sent three persons to Regional Trauma Centre with serious-to-critical injuries. EMS Chief Mike Nolan says Renfrew County Paramedics, assisted by parame...
Sep 17, 2025
Hospice Renfrew gets outstanding grade for compassionate end-of-life care
Palliative care in Renfrew County has been given exceptional grade by the experts. Hospice Renfrew has achieved accreditation through an independent review process, scoring 97.8% on the basis of quali...
Sep 17, 2025 Hospice Renfrew provides palliative care free of charge and is staffed 24/7.
Renfrew Collegiate Institute lands first trophy of the season in dominant Naismith Cup win
Renfrew Collegiate Institute did not have to wait long to take home their first trophy of the school year. The school's senior girls basketball team is celebrating their Naismith Cup win on Tuesday, S...
Sep 17, 2025
Driver walks away from scary rollover in Killaloe, faces impaired charges
Police in the Killaloe area say charges have been laid after a drunk driver escaped from a scary accident unscathed. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP were advised of a vehicle that rolled over into a ditch...
Sep 17, 2025
