Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrew to consider Waterpower Day declaration
A request to proclaim June 20th as Waterpower Day and to become waterpower champions, is set to return to Renfrew Council during their first meeting in October. A delegation from Ontario Waterpower As...
Oct 01, 2019
Housing rental costs a growing crisis in Ontario
Advocates want federal party leaders to take a serious look at the housing rental issue, an increasing affordability crisis in some parts of the country. The province of Ontario is the hardest hit, bu...
Oct 01, 2019
County Councillor sees big problem with policing charges
Greater Madawaska Township Mayor Brian Hunt has identified a common problem that municipalities share over policing costs. Hunt explains the unfairness of the situation. Hunt say in extreme cases, loc...
Oct 01, 2019
New OPP program focused on crime prevention
Auxiliary units with the OPP are starting an awareness campaign about "safeguarding" your home, cottage or business. The OPP SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program is a community-based crime prev...
Oct 01, 2019
4th annual Doctor's Dining Duel raises $16,000
Some big dollars have been raised from the 4th annual Doctor's Dining Duel that was held in September. Final figures show that just over $16,000 was raised for the Arnprior and Area Physician Recruitm...
Oct 01, 2019
Building evacuated after family dispute, threats against police: OPP
A 33 year old Pembroke resident is facing several charges after an incident early Sunday morning forced the evacuation of a building on Carmody Street. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say they were called aro...
Sep 30, 2019
Town of Renfrew to be compensated for sudden closure of Beauman
The cost of finding a new recycling company isn't as expensive as it could have been. The Town of Renfrew was awarded a payment of over $88 000 to help cover costs after Beaumen Waste Management Syste...
Sep 30, 2019
Local education workers begin work-to-rule campaign
Ontario's education workers have begun a work-to-rule campaign, including those in Renfrew County. The 55,000 custodians, clerical workers and early childhood educators are in the middle of stalled co...
Sep 30, 2019
Teen charged with racing
A 17 year old Horton township youth probably won't be allowed to borrow their parent's car again for a while. Renfrew OPP say an officer conducting traffic enforcement on September 18th caught up with...
Sep 30, 2019
Jason Blaine Charity Fund supports United Way's After The Flood campaign
The Jason Blaine charity fund has given a major boost to the United Way's After The Flood campaign. On Friday, Algonquin College hosted a spaghetti lunch to raise money for the United Way East Ontario...
Sep 30, 2019
