Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Heat warning issued
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the region as the forecast calls for daytime temperatures in the low 30s with humidex values nearing 40 degrees today and again tomorrow. What makes it...
Jul 19, 2019
Trucking recycling to Pembroke more costly for Greater Madawaska
Greater Madawaska residents won't notice the change in the Township's recycling arrangements, but with the closure of Beauman Waste Management, municipal staff are now trucking the product a little fu...
Jul 19, 2019
Greater Madawaska Mayor says new Highway 417 interchange a huge benefit for residents
We've heard from many people who are thrilled with the forthcoming expansion of Highway 417 to just past Renfrew. There are some, however, who are ecstatic about just one interchange along the route. ...
Jul 19, 2019
New tool at OVWRC website allows users to search what to do with recyclables
A new online search tool will help residents across the Upper Ottawa Valley learn what goes where when it comes to recycling. The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre has rolled out the new tool on its...
Jul 19, 2019
Province appoints special advisor on flooding
A special advisor has been appointed to examine the historic flooding that left some parts of Ontario under water for weeks this spring. Doug McNeil, Manitoba's former Deputy Minister of Infrastructur...
Jul 18, 2019
Garrison Petawawa cleaners set strike deadline
More than 80 cleaners at Garrison Petawawa will be in a legal strike or lockout position next Thursday. They are employees of GDI Services which is under contract by the Defence Department. Local 639 ...
Jul 18, 2019
Algonquin Park welcomes visitors for free on Friday
Provincial Parks are open to residents across Ontario to enjoy on Friday free of charge. Parks across the province will offer events and activities that encourage people to get out and be active. All ...
Jul 18, 2019
Whitewater Region revises plans after residents complain about plans for road
Whitewater Region Township staff and Council are now on the same page as Olmstead-Jeffrey Lake residents concerning the reconstruction of their road. This comes after a delegation addressed Council Ju...
Jul 18, 2019
Two injured in head-on crash on Highway 132
The Killaloe OPP is investigating a serious crash on Highway 132 south of Renfrew. Police say two vehicles collided head-on last night in the stretch of road between Highway 41 and Merchand Kearns Roa...
Jul 18, 2019
Bystanders help victims of rollover
A crash in Laurentian Valley saw strangers helping strangers. Police and paramedics responded to a single vehicle rollover Wednesday night. A listener tells myFM they arrived at the scene of the crash...
Jul 18, 2019
