Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's Good in Renfrew? Tim's team and Legion turn cookies into community support
The friends and members of the Renfrew Legion all have a huge smile on their face thanks to one sweet holiday treat. Local Tim Hortons franchise owner Richard Dean says their Holiday Smile Cookie camp...
Nov 25, 2025 (Renfrew Wolves photo)
MRC Pontiac Warden wants health care bill repealed
MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller was among the local politicians who took part in a protest over the weekend. She and her colleagues, including mayors from other nearby Quebec municipalities, are concer...
Nov 25, 2025
Local OPP zero in on driver after afternoon of complaints near Pikwakanagan
Police in North Algona-Wilberforce say a series of complaints on local roads has led to charges. The OPP was first made aware of an erratic driver near the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation at a...
Nov 25, 2025 (OPP photo)
Renfrew Victoria Hospital's retro Christmas bash raises funds for local cancer care
The Renfrew Victoria Hospital and its charitable foundation say their most recent get-together was a rousing success. RVH Foundation Executive Director Patti Dillabough recently welcomed organizer Mat...
Nov 25, 2025
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Tuesday, November 25th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Nov 25, 2025
County of Renfrew brings rural concerns to the forefront in full day of meetings at Queen's Park
The County of Renfrew delegation visited Queen's Park on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for "County of Renfrew Day," a full day of advocacy sessions with several provincial ministries aimed at advancing rural pri...
Nov 25, 2025 Making up the County of Renfrew delegation for the Queen’s Park Advocacy Day on November 20 were (from left) Gwen Dombroski, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; Andrea Patrick, Director of Community Services; Jason Davis, Director of Development and Property; County Councillor Michael Donohue; Taylor Hanrath, Manager of Capital Works; County Councillor Anne Giardini; Dean Quade, Acting Director of Long-Term Care; Warden Peter Emon; Lee Perkins, Director of Public Works and Engineering; Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault; County Councillors Glenn Doncaster and Jennifer Murphy; Ivan Burton, Chief Administrative Officer Township of Whitewater Region; Craig Kelly, County of Renfrew Chief Administrative Officer; County Councillor Neil Nicholson; Sarah Selle, Mental Health Services Director, Pembroke Regional Hospital and Melissa Marquardt, Manager of Economic Development. County of Renfrew photo
Miramichi Lodge stable after major water main failure in Pembroke
The ongoing water main break in Pembroke has proven to be an inconvenience for many but for some residents of Pembroke it had the potential to be very serious. The residents of Mirimichi Lodge have be...
Nov 25, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. NOVEMBER: Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support reminds you that their Christmas Poinsettia fundraiser will continue until N...
Nov 25, 2025
What's Good in Renfrew? Community floats and festive cheer wait at Santa Claus parade
It won't be long until the jolly old elf in red drops by for one of the most magical nights of the year in Renfrew. The local Santa Claus parade is set to take off through the downtown core through Ra...
Nov 24, 2025
Arnprior resident and Rotarian sponsors national petition on the issue of Abducted Ukrainian children
An Arnprior resident is sponsoring a national petition urging the Canadian government to get serious about the issue of Ukrainian children being abducted by the Russian invader, removed to Russian Fed...
Nov 24, 2025
