Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Eileen Jones-Whyte named NDP candidate for upcoming election
The Federal New Democratic Party Nomination Convention has chosen Eganville educator Eileen Jones-Whyte as its candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. About 50 voting members selected Jones-Whyte ov...
Sep 06, 2019
Movie to be filmed in Arnprior
It's all the buzz in the town where the rivers meet. A film production crew is coming to town this month to make a movie. Mayor Walter Stack says he knows more than he can say at the moment. Arnprior ...
Sep 06, 2019
Dozens charged during local OPP long weekend blitz
Local police were kept busy over the Labour Day long weekend. Between August 30th and September 2nd, Renfrew OPP focused on distracted driving and the "Big 4" bad driving behaviours including aggressi...
Sep 06, 2019
Cannabis cultivation licence approved for Glasshouse Botanics in Whitewater Region
The first medical marijuana grow operation in the Ottawa Valley has been given approval to operate. Health Canada has given the green light to Glasshouse Botanics to start bringing plants on site. Sev...
Sep 06, 2019
Petawawa Civic Centre is going to the dogs. Literally.
It's going to be a Dog Day in the Valley. The 4th annual event kicks off at 9:30am at the Petawawa Civic Centre on Sunday, September 8. Sharon Needham says they have some great activities planned for ...
Sep 06, 2019
Bikers hitting the open road to support Toys for Kids Ride
It's an event that attracts bikers from around the Valley, and across the province. The 7th Annual Toys for Kids Ride hosted by Templar Knights Motorcycle Club is scheduled, rain or shine, Saturday Se...
Sep 06, 2019
Missing Arnprior man found safe
Police are thanking the public for their help in locating a missing Arnprior man. The 69 year old, who was last seen leaving his home around 7:30 last night (Thursday), has since been found safe and s...
Sep 06, 2019
RCI goes into lockdown during first week back to school
A high school in Renfrew was on lockdown this afternoon as police completed a nearby investigation. Communications Manager for the Renfrew County District School Board, Jonathan Laderoute, says around...
Sep 05, 2019
Car theft ring hits Valley dealership, stealing seven vehicles in one night
Petawawa Toyota is the victim of a car theft ring that's been moving through the province, hitting dealerships as they go along. General Manager Mike Douglas says he hasn't had a single vehicle stolen...
Sep 05, 2019
Downtown Arnprior business owners upset over parking charge
Some downtown Arnprior business owners are upset with the town after receiving bills in the mail for what is called the Special Area Parking Charge. Greg Palubiskie, who recently bought Jim's Restaura...
Sep 05, 2019
