Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
RVH welcomes latest physician into the ranks; say hello to Ricardo Viltakis
Today (March 19) staff at Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) gathered in the auxiliary solarium to officially welcome Ricardo Viltakis, the latest physician joining the ranks at RVH. Viltakis graduated f...
Mar 19, 2026 Viltakis (centre) with CEO Suzanne Madore (left) and chief of medical staff Amanda Low (right) | Mik Horvath/MBC
Increased military traffic expected for Petawawa training exercise
Residents across parts of Ontario can expect increased military traffic on highways later this month as Canadian Army Reserve units travel to and from a major training exercise. The Canadian Army Rese...
Mar 19, 2026
Ontario SPCA Mobile Clinic returns to Renfrew County for spring spay/neuter services
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is bringing its Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital back to Renfrew County, offering accessible spay and neuter services for cats and dogs later this spring. A local cl...
Mar 19, 2026
Renfrew Timberwolves set for division finals against Smiths Falls
Keeping things clean is what has kept Renfrew's Jr. B Timberwolves alive in the Barkley Cup playoffs. General Manager Mark Robillard says the lesson to their players has been clear all year long: stay...
Mar 19, 2026
Highway 17 crash sparks renewed call to twin highway through Renfrew
The mayor of Horton says Wednesday afternoon's collision on Highway 17 is yet another reason to expand the road as soon as possible. Traffic along the highway was diverted through Renfrew after a trac...
Mar 19, 2026 OPP officers directing traffic at the Bruce Street/Hwy. 17 intersection | Mik Horvath/MBC
Legendary figure skater's story goes from Arnprior's O'Brien Theatre to the rest of the world
At last month's Milano-Cortina Olympics one of the colour stories of Canadian coverage was the 50th Anniversary commemorations of skater Toller Cranston's bronze medal at Innsbruck Austria, February 1...
Mar 19, 2026 Phillippa Cranston Baran (photo via Toller International)
County staff start construction season early with road work near Round Lake
Construction season in Renfrew County will get underway a little earlier than you might expect. Traffic will be restricted to a single lane of alternating traffic along Round Lake Road southwest of Re...
Mar 19, 2026
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 Thursday, March 19th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Mar 19, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: Renfrew's NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum wants to take you to the big leagues this April! Visit the Museum inside the ...
Mar 19, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? 40 years strong: Finnigan's Roadhouse celebrates milestone
One of the pillars of Renfrew's downtown dining scene is ready to celebrate a major milestone. Finnigan's Roadhouse owner Brad Gould appreciates the continued support that customers have shown the res...
Mar 18, 2026
