Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Robert Bateman to receive prestigious award at Algonquin Park
It's a natural fit - an appearance of artist Robert Bateman at Algonquin Park! As a special fundraiser for the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station's 75th anniversary, acclaimed wildlife artist Robert ...
Sep 13, 2019
Final Summer's End Car Show this Saturday
Car-lovers, here's your chance to enjoy the final Summer's End Car Show and Swap Meet for Dad. Organizer Ray Biemers says come out Saturday to the Renfrew Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3...
Sep 13, 2019
Rec and Culture Fair Saturday
There's another Recreation and Culture Fair coming up Saturday at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. The event is from 9AM to 3PM, with free admission. There's information available on most every acti...
Sep 13, 2019
Police arrest 14-year-old for having a weapon at a Pembroke high school
Police have arrested and charged a 14-year-old for allegedly having a weapon at school. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP says they arrested the teen on Wednesday after getting a call from Bishop Smith Cath...
Sep 13, 2019
County releases housing and homelessness report card
The County of Renfrew has a 10-year-plan in place to end homelessness. The County of Renfrew Housing and Homelessness Report Card says the vision is for all residents to have a place to call home. Dir...
Sep 13, 2019
Arnprior holds 4th Doctor's Dining Duel
The Arnprior and Area Physician Recruitment Committee is excited by the results of the 4th annual Doctor's Dining Duel. The objective was to raise $10 000 to help attract physicians to Arnprior. It wa...
Sep 13, 2019
Fred Fox says Terry's legacy continues to inspire, local runs set for Sunday
The 39th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope will be marked at the Mateway Activity Centre in Renfrew this weekend. The Terry Fox Run is scheduled for 10am on Sunday, with the run/walk getting underwa...
Sep 13, 2019
Renfrew man faces drug charges
A Renfrew man is facing charges following a traffic stop. On Friday, September 6th, a driver was found to be in possession of what is believed to be cocaine and fentanyl, according to police. 37 year ...
Sep 12, 2019
Careless driving charges for a local woman
A local woman is facing charges following an accident Wednesday afternoon. According to the OPP, they were called to a collision in Laurentian Valley township between a pickup truck and an SUV just af...
Sep 12, 2019
Local broadcaster makes Growth 500 list for ninth time
In myFM business news: It's an achievement very few companies have made. My Broadcasting Corporation, parent company of this radio station and 20 others in Ontario, has made the Growth 500 list of fas...
Sep 12, 2019
