Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Snow disrupts school transportation in Renfrew County, schools still open
Families across Renfrew County will be keeping a close eye on which bus routes will stay open following Sunday's sudden snowfall. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says several buses,...
Dec 01, 2025
Renfrew shows the true spirit of the season at Light Up the Square
While friends and neighbours welcomed Santa with parades in Arnprior, Cobden, and Shawville over the weekend, Renfrew used the moment to do some good for families in need. The Downtown Renfrew BIA's L...
Dec 01, 2025
Mary Brown's Chicken: Arnprior proprietor has a love affair with food
Talk about a man who loves his job! Alykhan Charania is a foodie and chicken connoisseur- and he's in love with Mary Brown! He may not have started out that way, but he's been in the food industry the...
Nov 30, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Wolves' Kale Osipenko is ready for the Junior A World Challenge
Last week it was announced Renfrew native and Renfrew Wolves goaltender Kale Osipenko is selected to be a member of the Canada East team in Hockey Canada's Junior A World Challenge. The competition ha...
Nov 30, 2025 Osipenko braces for a save | Photo Credit: Robert Lefebvre / Icelevel.com
Renfrew County honours volunteer, community groups with 2025 Warden's Community Service Awards
An individual volunteer and two community groups have been recognized by the County of Renfrew for their contributions to civic life. The 2025 Warden's Community Service Awards were presented during a...
Nov 29, 2025 Valerie Hinsperger (second from right) of North Algona Wilberforce won the 2025 Warden’s Community Service Award in the individual category. Taking part in the award presentation (from left) were Warden Peter Emon, Development and Property Committee Vice-Chair County Councillor Rob Weir and County Councillor Janet Reiche- Schoenfeldt. County of Renfrew photo
Renfrew is the venue for the EOJHL All Star and Prospect Game
Today (Nov. 28) Renfrew's Jr. B Timberwolves excitedly shared that Renfrew's myFM Centre is the hosting venue for this year's Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL) All Star and Prospect Game. G...
Nov 28, 2025 Photo Credit: Renfrew Timberwolves
Calabogie bald eagle rescue becomes once-in-a-lifetime experience for Greater Madawaska family
Jenna McEwan says her impulsive decision to help a local rescue group led to an up-close and unforgettable encounter with a rare bird. McEwan, who works with the township of Greater Madawaska, says th...
Nov 28, 2025 Charlie the Eagle (Safe Wings Ottawa photo)
Emergency services honour young Ottawa Valley hero for courage under pressure
Sometimes, all it takes to be a hero is a little bravery under pressure. The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service is joining local police and firefighters in celebrating 9-year-old Chase Fleming, who w...
Nov 28, 2025 Chase (middle) joined by Acting Petawawa Fire Chief Craig Proulx, Petawawa Mayor Gary Serviss, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Sergeant M. Howat, and Renfrew County Paramedic Service Deputy Chief Dave Libby (Town of Petawawa photo)
United Way Giving Tuesday fundraiser returns December 2nd with $150,000 goal
United Way East Ontario is set to collect donations next week for its largest annual fundraiser. Giving Tuesday, the charity's annual fundraising initiative for local issues, is set to take place on D...
Nov 28, 2025
Deep River child struck by car after getting off school bus
A child suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 17 in the Rolphton area, west of Deep River. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP responded around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, afte...
Nov 28, 2025
