Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Large protest on land and water planned to oppose burying of radioactive waste at Chalk River
An organized protest will be held later this month in opposition to the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project proposed for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River. Several organizations i...
Jul 16, 2019
Whitewater Region to charge interest on past due invoices
Charging interest on past due accounts owing to Whitewater Region Township is a move that's long overdue, according to Mayor Michael Moore. Following discussion of the topic at the July 3rd council me...
Jul 16, 2019
Teens lost in Algonquin Park were smart to stay put: OPP
Provincial police are crediting two teen girls who went missing in Algonquin Park for staying put once they realized they were lost. The 16-year-olds got lost after accidentally leaving the trail wher...
Jul 16, 2019
Horton Community Centre bar to be renovated
The bar at the Horton Community Centre is getting a bit of a make-over. Council and the Recreation committee has approved work to be done, at a cost of nearly $15 000. Initially, the matter came to th...
Jul 16, 2019
Beachburg girl named Miss Teenage Canada
Emma Jeapes of Beachburg is the new Miss Teenage Canada 2019. The Miss Teenage Eastern Ontario contestant won the national pageant on Sunday, in addition to claiming the title of Top Fundraiser for th...
Jul 16, 2019
Equestrian Community proposed for area near Calabogie Peaks
Two local entrepreneurs have struck upon what they believe is a winning combination. Jim Hemlin, the Chief Operating Officer of Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Walter Willett, President of Horse Country C...
Jul 16, 2019
Lock It Or Lose It blitz finds easy targets in Westmeath
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have released the results of a recent "Lock It Or Lose It" blitz in Whitewater Region. On July 6th, Auxiliary officers checked out vehicles parked at the Westmeath arena. A tot...
Jul 16, 2019
New doctor to set up practice in Arnprior
A new family doctor is on his way to Arnprior. The Arnprior and District Family Health Team, Arnprior Regional Health, and Arnprior and Area Physician Recruitment Committee have announced that Dr. Chr...
Jul 15, 2019
Catholic school board marks 30 years of missions to Dominican Republic
They're celebrating 30 years of forging friendships, creating memories and participating in social justice. The Dominican Republic Experience, which sees students from the Renfrew County Catholic Dist...
Jul 15, 2019
NATO Secretary General joins PM for visit with troops at Garrison Petawawa
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces at Garrison Petawawa were greeted by the Canadian Prime Minister and Secretary General of NATO this morning. Justin Trudeau was joined by the Secretary General of ...
Jul 15, 2019
