Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Neon Night registration is underway
Registration is officially open for the second annual Neon Night fundraiser in support of childhood cancer research. Organized by the Canadian Cancer Society, Neon Night will be held on September 14 a...
Sep 03, 2019
What's open and closed on Labour Day around Renfrew
Not much will be open around Renfrew and Arnprior for the long weekend. The No Frills in Renfrew is open Saturday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and closed on Monday. Metro w...
Aug 31, 2019
Flooded road in Whitewater Region caused by beaver dam break
The Township of Whitewater Region has issued an emergency road closure due to a beaver dam break. The municipality says a washout has occurred which will require the replacement of a culvert. Acres Ro...
Aug 31, 2019
Secure your pets when traveling with them this long weekend
If you're on the road this Labour Day weekend with a pet on your holidays make sure humans and critters arrive safely. Heather Jobe, Community Development coordinator, for the Ontario SPCA Renfrew Cou...
Aug 30, 2019
About 60 needles found in public places around Pembroke
Police in Pembroke have found roughly 60 syringes that were improperly discarded in public spaces. On August 28th the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded to two separate incidents in the city. Police sa...
Aug 29, 2019
Shawville Fair starts today
The Shawville Fair is expecting to bring in over 35,000 people over the course of the long weekend. Festivities kick off today (Thursday, August 29th) and continue until Monday night. Gates open for t...
Aug 29, 2019
Renfrew OPP charge two impaired drivers
Renfrew OPP are reporting a couple of impaired driving offences. The first happened August 20th when officers responded to an "unwanted person" call in the town of Renfrew. As a result, a 33 year old ...
Aug 29, 2019
Crews battling a fire near Highway 17 on the military training grounds
Firefighters from Garrison Petawawa are on the scene of a fire in the range and training area near Highway 17. Smoke may be visible from the Garrison training area and air quality could be affected fo...
Aug 29, 2019
Eganville resident wins $1,000,000 from lotto 6/49 ticket
A lucky resident from Eganville has won $1,000,000 from the lottery. Donald Pilon of Eganville matched all seven ENCORE numbers in exact order on the August 10th draw. ENCORE can be played with most o...
Aug 29, 2019
Fires continue to pop up in Algonquin Park
There's a fresh wild fire breakout in Algonquin Park. The blaze discovered late yesterday afternoon (Aug 28) is estimated to be less than a hectare in size and contained to an area 5 kilometres north ...
Aug 29, 2019
