Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Union claims breach of commitments by employer as cleaners continue strike at Garrison
Cleaners at Garrison Petawawa are now on strike. The members of Local 639 of the Union of National Defence Employees hit the picket lines this morning after what the union calls a disappointing meetin...
Jul 25, 2019
Food bank study shows low usage rates in Renfrew County
A newly released study reveals how people in certain parts of the province are relying more heavily on food banks than others. The study by Feed Ontario, formerly the Ontario Association of Food Banks...
Jul 25, 2019
Provincial truck roadeo to be held in Renfrew County
The best equipment operators in Ontario will be crowned at the Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo coming up in Laurentian Valley. The event looks to showcase the best of the best in municipal public works...
Jul 25, 2019
Renfrew Presbyterian helps buy new equipment for RVH
The Renfrew Presbyterian Church has come through for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation. Twice a year, the chruch supports Mission Projects in the community, within Canada or anywhere around the...
Jul 25, 2019
Attempted murder suspect remains behind bars
A man charged with an alleged attempted murder in Renfrew remains in maximum security at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre (OCDC). 34-year-old Darren Pearce was arrested and charged back in June af...
Jul 25, 2019
Dry weather brings fire bans
Fire bans and restrictions are in place in many municipalities across the Ottawa Valley. With lots of sun and little rain over the past several weeks, local fire departments are starting to issue noti...
Jul 25, 2019 Photo: ontarioparks.com
Killaloe OPP officer charged after collision
A member of the Killaloe OPP is facing charges stemming from a two-vehicle collision that occurred the afternoon of Friday July 12th on Highway 60 in Killaloe Hagarty Richards Township. Police say the...
Jul 24, 2019
New funding for improved internet access in Glasgow Station
Glasgow Station will be getting improved Internet, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development has announced funding of $2.2 millio...
Jul 24, 2019
Police arrest "thirsty thieves" at beer store: OPP
Police in the Upper Ottawa Valley say they have collared a couple of thirsty thieves. OPP responded to an alarm call at the Pembroke Beer Store at 5AM on the morning of July 16th. Police say they arri...
Jul 24, 2019
Child Poverty Action Network's Driving Generosity raffle needs a boost
With only 16 days until the draw, ticket sales for Renfrew County CPAN's Driving Generosity raffle are slower than organizers had hoped. The grand prize is a 2019 Toyota C-HR Limited Edition valued at...
Jul 24, 2019
