Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Former server charged in connection with collision back in court next month
Ann Senack, a Greater Madawaska resident facing charges of death by criminal negligence relating to the death of two young men in a 2017 crash, has had an additional court appearance scheduled for Aug...
Jul 18, 2019
Province to announce next steps for "flood resilience"
Flood ravaged parts of Ontario may get more answers today as the province plans to announce the next steps for flood resilience efforts this morning. A news conference will be held on Constance Bay Be...
Jul 18, 2019
Rehabilitation of the Black Creek Bridge in NAW will last until November
Drivers can expect delays and detours along Black Creek Road in North Algona Wilberforce Township starting tomorrow (Thursday, July 18th). Rehabilitation of the Black Creek Bridge, roughly 3 km north ...
Jul 17, 2019
Ontario Health Coalition says long term care funding cuts will hurt local facilities
The Ontario Health Coalition is sounding the alarm about funding changes for long term care homes that come into effect on August 1st. The Coalition says two Renfrew County owned long term care homes ...
Jul 17, 2019
Whitewater may allow trailer use while flooded homeowners rebuild
The Township of Whitewater Region has taken steps to clear the paperwork out of the way for flood-affected residents looking to rebuild and/or preserve their existing homes and cottages. Municipal Pla...
Jul 17, 2019
Arnprior Dragon Boat Festival set for Saturday
It won't be long before the 6th annual Arnprior Dragon Boat Festival is underway at Robert Simpson Park. Teams will hit the water on July 20th and Manager of Recreation Graeme Ivory says the interest ...
Jul 17, 2019
New rules go into effect, banning rebuilding in Quebec flood zones
A large piece of shoreline on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River is affected by new rules on building in flood zones. A special intervention flood zone map has been released that details what areas a...
Jul 17, 2019
Local MP says U.S. driven deal may have contributed to flooding
A little-known deal on Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River water levels may have been a contributing factor to flooding along the Ottawa River in both 2017 and this Spring, according to local MP Cheryl Gal...
Jul 17, 2019
Renfrew firefighters to do their own laundry
Renfrew's Firefighters will be doing their own laundry. Officials say it will mean improved departmental safety, and save the Town big time on sending loads out to the cleaners. Renfrew Fire Chief Kev...
Jul 17, 2019
New software allows for online registration for Arnprior rec programs
Now, there are two ways to register for Recreation programs offered by the Town of Arnprior - in person, in-line at the Nick Smith Centre, or on-line. Recreation Director Graeme Ivory says Perfect Min...
Jul 17, 2019
