Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Avoiding 911 pocket dials
Pocket dials are costly and the Renfrew OPP is sharing tips on how to reduce the number of accidental calls you make to 911 with your cell phone. Suggestions include using the keypad lock feature, tur...
Jul 05, 2019
Avoiding 911 pocket dials
Pocket dials are costly and the Renfrew OPP is sharing tips on how to reduce the number of accidental calls you make to 911 with your cell phone. Suggestions include using the keypad lock feature, tur...
Jul 05, 2019
High humidex levels prompts heat warning, coupled with severe thunderstorm watch
The heat and humidity are stirring up a warning and a watch in the Ottawa Valley. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning, with humidex levels predicted to hit 41 degres this afternoon. We won't ...
Jul 05, 2019
County extends thanks to individuals, agencies and organizations that assisted during flooding
Municipal leaders are taking the time to thank everyone who helped out during the flooding this year. Officials at the County of Renfrew have provided an overview of events leading up to where we are ...
Jul 05, 2019
Whitewater ends state of emergency
The state of emergency in Whitewater Region has ended. On Thursday July 4th Mayor Michael Moore terminated the local state of emergency that has been in effect since April 26th. Council has adopted tw...
Jul 05, 2019
Federal government investing in broadband and cell service
Our region is getting a significant boost for cell and internet service. The government in Ottawa has climbed aboard the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) mobile broadband project. Renfrew Count...
Jul 05, 2019
New Dean at Algonquin College in Pembroke
Algonquin College in Pembroke has a new Dean. Dr. Keltie Jones joins the waterfront campus on August 26th. Dr. Jones comes from the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Truro, Nova Scotia...
Jul 05, 2019
McNab Braeside issues burn ban
McNab Braeside is the lastest municipality to issue a level one burn ban, this means no open burning other than campfires. All other permits are suspended until further notice from the township. You'r...
Jul 05, 2019
New owner of Pembroke Lumber Kings and Whitewater Kings signs arena deal
The new owner of the Pembroke Lumber Kings is also the new owner of the Central Canada Hockey League Tier Two Whitewater Kings franchise in Cobden. Township Recreation Director Jordan Durocher tells m...
Jul 04, 2019
Man accused of uttering threats, possession of Meth
A 35-year-old man from Renfrew is facing charges after OPP responded to a mischief call last week. As a result of an investigation, Brandon McCanna has been charged with utter threats to cause death o...
Jul 04, 2019
