Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for our area. Issued by Environment Canada, these kinds of storms can produce strong winds and reduce visibility. You're reminded to take precautions and...
Aug 21, 2019
Renfrew woman wins 2019 Toyota CHR
A woman from Renfrew has won herself a new car. As a part of the first ever Driving Generosity raffle and Dinner En Blanc event, over $50,000 was raised to support the Child Poverty Action Network (CP...
Aug 21, 2019
Flooded McNab-Braeside properties could be reassessed by MPAC
McNab-Braeside Council has taken action on some of the input it received from residents at the August 13th Public Meeting on its proposed new Flood Plain By-law. Formal comments about the By-Law are b...
Aug 21, 2019
Driver charged after commercial motor vehicle strikes guardrails
A Barrie man is charged in connection with a collision in Algonquin Provincial Park last week. Killaloe OPP say the single vehicle crash involved a commercial motor vehicle and occured around 2:10 p.m...
Aug 21, 2019
Air quality could be affected by fire burning at Garrison Petawawa near Highway 17
A fire is burning in the Garrison Petawawa Range and Training area near Highway 17. Firefighters are working to keep the situation under control and are continuing to monitor the blaze. Air quality co...
Aug 20, 2019
Renfrew man charged for stunt driving
A Renfrew man is facing a hefty fine and a charge following a traffic stop on August 14. The 27 year old was stopped in McNab Braeside after Renfrew OPP responded to a traffic complaint. The driver wa...
Aug 20, 2019
Hospice Classic raises $20 000 and counting
Some big dollars are heading to Hospice Renfrew following Friday's annual Edward Jones Hospice Classic. Kevin Cherry, who took over as the event sponsor, says the turnout was phenomenal. The numbers a...
Aug 20, 2019
350 Soldiers crossing Highway 17 between Petawawa and Chalk River today
Hundreds of soldiers will be crossing Highway 17 this afternoon. As a part of Exercise Stalwart Guardian 2019 roughly 350 Canadian Armed Forces soldiers carrying personal weapons will be crossing at S...
Aug 20, 2019
Renfrew OPP charge Greater Madawaska man and Ottawa woman with impaired driving in separate investigations
People continue to drive under the influence, that's according to the Renfrew OPP who recently charged two different drivers in separate incidents. According to police, they pulled over a Greater Mada...
Aug 20, 2019
Small forest fire burning out of control near Grand Lake in Algonquin Park
There's a small forest fire burning out of control on the eastern side of Algonquin Park. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reported the blaze on Monday afternoon (August 19th) around 1:4...
Aug 19, 2019
