Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News

Valley residents are being asked to help with a Gofundme campaign in support of Renfrew's Harry Smith. The popular wrestling coach was involved in a bad accident while on a family vacation in Saskatch...

Killaloe OPP have laid a charge against someone accused of pointing a gun during a domestic dispute. Police say on Thursday August 8th about 3:30 in the afternoon, officers were called to a domestic d...

Members of Local 639 of the Union of National Defence Employees took their three week old picket line to the doors of our local federal and provincial politicians today. Over 80 cleaners, employees of...

Some changes at the Fire Department in North Algona Wilberforce. The Township and Fire Chief Richard Marshall have parted ways. Marshall served the Township for over thirty years as a firefighter, inc...

The best fastball teams in Ontario, including local players from Micksburg, West Carleton and Ottawa Valley are coming to McNab Braeside this weekend. The OASA sanctioned event kicks off tomorrow (Sat...

Closing statements have been made in the retrial of a Pembroke man charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death. Martial Laverdure was previously sentenced to 22 months in jail af...

About a dozen accommodators in Renfrew County have resigned from the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) in opposition to a proposed new tax. The OVTA wants to put a 4% municipal accommodation ta...

Residents are being asked to avoid swimming or letting pets in the water at the Cobden Beach. The County of Renfrew and District Health Unit is warning residents of the current algae bloom. It's recom...

Firefighters in Bonnechere Valley are reminding residents that a burn ban remains in effect for the municipality. This comes after crews responded to a grass fire in a field off Foymount Road near Cor...

It's a roaming art show of talented artists and the Pop Up Art Renfrew County tour is making its final stop in Renfrew. Diana Wakely says it's a unique event for every lover of art. The show opens ton...