Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Vacation Precautions
The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is providing residents with some crime prevention tips while you're away on vacation this summer. Local police say it's important to take a few moments to safeguard your re...
Jul 05, 2019
Drinking Water Advisory in Algonquin Park
If you're camping in Algonquin Park this weekend, you may want to take along some bottled water, or at the very least, be prepared to boil your drinking water. Ontario Parks has issued a boil water ad...
Jul 05, 2019
Serious Weather Today
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 degrees this afternoon. We won't...
Jul 05, 2019
Canoe Capsizes
A couple from Toronto had a bit of a scare while in Golden Lake on vacation. Police, paramedics and staff from the Sands on Golden Lake helped rescue two people in a canoe that capsized. The Eganville...
Jul 05, 2019
Explosives on the Water
Boaters along the Ottawa River are being reminded of the possibility of encountering Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) near Petawawa. Garrison Petawawa has issued a press release cautioning boaters ...
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
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
