Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Water power making a comeback?
Local municipal councils are hearing about the benefits of water power. The Ontario Water Association has been making the rounds to councils in Renfrew County, promoting water power and asking them to...
Oct 11, 2019
OPP launch Operation Impact
It is the busy Thanksgiving long-weekend and that means Highway 17 will be busier than normal with travellers. The OPP is going to be out in full force as part of 'Operation Impact'. According to the ...
Oct 11, 2019
Lee Narraway recognized in Burnstown
Bill Stevens may have founded the club in 1985, but it was photographer extraordinaire Lee Narraway who somehow found the time to grow the Burnstown Rowing Club into what it is today. Stevens will be ...
Oct 11, 2019
It’s cottage closing weekend, OPP offer tips
While many families will be celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey and stuffing this weekend, some will be closing their cottages up for the winter. OPP Sergeant Jason Folz says locking up is important ...
Oct 11, 2019
Advance polling opens today
Advance voting for the federal election begins today (Friday) at 9am. Returning Officer for Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke, Robert Rantz says it's easy to determine where you can cast your vote. Rantz add...
Oct 11, 2019
County paramedics conduct successful trial of drones using cell technology
When Renfrew County's vast geography works against paramedics, they can now call in technology. Paramedic Chief Mike Nolan says after successful trials two weeks ago, his crews can now deploy drones b...
Oct 11, 2019
Public Works Director in Bonnechere Valley retires after 32-years
After 32-years of working for the township, the Director of Public Works in Bonnechere Valley has announced his retirement. Tuesday afternoon marked the last council meeting for Bill Kennedy who is be...
Oct 11, 2019
Candidates need to abide by sign by-laws: Renfrew town hall
With so many candidates are new to campaigning in the federal election, the town of Renfrew is sending out a reminder in regards to their sign by-law. Several signs were recently removed from the medi...
Oct 11, 2019
Police seek wanted man in theft case
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are asking for your help in locating a man wanted in a theft case. The investigation first began back in mid August after a wallet containing credit cards was stolen from an un...
Oct 11, 2019
Meet the Candidate: Robert Cherrin of the Veterans Coalition Party of Canada
On October 21st, Robert Cherrin of the Veterans Coalition Party of Canada will be looking for your vote. One of his main platform goals is slashing bonuses for MPs and says the amount of money going o...
Oct 10, 2019
