Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
First Taste of the Valley event of the season kicks off in Barry's Bay
It's that time of year again, when local producers, growers and artisans showcase what they have to offer. David Wybou, Business Development Officer with the County of Renfrew says the Barry's Bay sto...
Aug 15, 2019
Local comic hopes to make it to finals of national comedy competition
He's one of 18 semi-finalists, narrowed down from sixty comedians across Canada and he's hoping to joke his way to victory. Arnprior native Nigel Grinstead is competing in the 10th annual SiriusXM Top...
Aug 15, 2019
Local MP and election candidate have differing views on Ethics watchdog findings on PM
Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant says Justin Trudeau has shamed the country. Gallant was quick to react to the findings by Ethics watchdog Mario Dion, who says Trudeau violated conflict-of...
Aug 15, 2019
Renfrew native with Raptors connection coming home for Hospice Classic
What do the NBA championship Raptors and Hospice Renfrew have in common? The team's head trainer, Scott McCullough. He's coming home, as he does year after year, for the annual Hospice Classic but unf...
Aug 15, 2019
McNab-Braeside Planning meeting prompts many questions
The Township of McNab-Braeside has held a Public Meeting on the potential impacts of raising the defined Flood Contour in the municipality to the 76.3 metre mark. The meeting, held Tuesday in Council ...
Aug 15, 2019
OPP-Aboriginal Camp in 12th year
Niigan Mosewak is a summer camp hosted by the OPP for Indigenous youth. The week long camp which ends this Friday focuses on Indigenous traditional teachings, team-building, sports and fun camp activi...
Aug 15, 2019
Marini says Ethics Report clears the air
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Liberal candidate Ruben Marini is welcoming both the Ethics Commissioner's report on the SNC Lavalin matter, and the Prime Minister's response. Marini says both are positive...
Aug 14, 2019
Gallant says Trudeau now has dubious distinction
Justin Trudeau has become the first Canadian Prime Minister to have TWICE been found guilty of breaking ethics laws. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant says the first occas...
Aug 14, 2019
Arnprior man charged with break and enter
A 23 year-old Arnprior man faces charges after a break and enter in McNab-Braeside last Wednesday (August 7th). Police say they have laid counts of theft under five thousand dollars, break and enter, ...
Aug 14, 2019
Renfrew County looking at collaborative approach for Ontario Health Teams
The County of Renfrew is looking for a collaborative approach to the newly announced Ontario Health Teams. On Thursday, over 25 primary health care service leaders and elected officials in Renfrew Cou...
Aug 14, 2019
