Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's Open and What's Closed in Renfrew for Victoria Day?
The Victoria Day long weekend marks the Ottawa Valley's unofficial start to summer, and this year, shoppers may notice more businesses open on the holiday after the Ontario government announced in Mar...
May 15, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The last day for Renfrew Minor Hockey's Youth Shinny Program is this Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm inside the myFM Cent...
May 15, 2026
Fresh off Hall of Fame honour, Tragically Hip's Paul Langlois heads to Burnstown
The road to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame has a stop in Burnstown for Tragically Hip guitarist Paul Langlois. Langlois and his band will play two sold out shows at the Neat Cafe this weekend, ...
May 14, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Young RCDSB creators turning passion projects into products at Student Market
Local students have put their passions into motion ahead of the chance to show off to the community. The Renfrew County District School Board's Entrepreneurs for Change student market will feature 88 ...
May 14, 2026 RCDSB Students pitch their products ahead of their Entrepreneurial Market on May 19 (Renfrew County School Board Photo)
A Braeside tradition: Betty's Chips turns 50 this Victoria Day weekend
The Victoria Day Long Weekend marks an important anniversary for a staple of Braeside's dining scene. Dan Leblanc of Betty's Chips is thrilled that his family business gets to celebrate 50 years in op...
May 14, 2026
Two Ottawa Valley doctors earn national recognition for rural care
Two Ottawa Valley doctors are being celebrated for her exceptional work in the community. Dr. Stephanie Langlois of the Renfrew Medical Group and Dr. Jason Malinowski of the Madawaska Valley Family He...
May 14, 2026 Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) Photo
New eco-tourism venture to offer silent canoe excursions near Westmeath
A new eco-tourism business in the Ottawa Valley is set to celebrate its launch later this month with a community barbecue and a chance for visitors to experience a solar-powered canoe excursion throug...
May 14, 2026
Renfrew Councilor Andrew Dick steps away from Mayoral campaign
Renfrew mayoral hopeful Andrew Dick has decided not to run. A current member of town council, Andrew recently announced that he would not enter the Mayor's race despite intending to officially declare...
May 14, 2026 Screenshot
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, May 14, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Shell and Circle K, ...
May 14, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew County 55+ Games continue this Thursday, May 14 with bowling at the Opeongo Bowldrome in Renfrew! Find ou...
May 14, 2026
