Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Fire bans now in effect across Renfrew County amid extreme risk
Fire bans are in place across Renfrew County as the Ministry of Natural Resources watches hot and dry forecasts in the area. Multiple local municipalities have put fire bans in place ahead of the week...
Aug 08, 2025 The Ministry of Natural Resources forecasts high to extreme danger levels for forest fires for most of Renfrew County
Renfrew County to benefit as Province commits $89M to in-home paramedic care
Renfrew County's paramedics are celebrating a major commitment to a program having a major impact right here at home. Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, has committed $89 ...
Aug 08, 2025 (County of Renfrew Paramedic Service photo)
Former Admaston/Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe remembered for lasting legacy
A beloved local politician is being remembered for her impact following the announcement of her passing. Admaston/Bromley Township has revealed that former Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe died on Thursday, Au...
Aug 08, 2025
CNL and partners tab three Canadian destinations for renewable diesel facilities
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, in partnership with Expander Energy Inc. (Expander), Fuel Cell Energy (FCE), St Marys Cement (SMC), and...
Aug 08, 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 Wednesday, August 6th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Aug 08, 2025
Downtown Renfrew goes to the dogs this weekend at the Dog Days of Summer festival
This weekend, Renfrew's downtown core invites the best pups from the community for a howling good time. The Downtown Renfrew BIA's Dog Days of Summer family event returns to Low Square this Saturday, ...
Aug 08, 2025 Renfrew residents out and about with their dogs at the 2024 Dog Days of Summer event
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Downtown Renfrew BIA welcomes you to kick start your weekend with Music in the Square! Every Friday in July and A...
Aug 08, 2025
Water and Dirt Festival taking racers through the Ottawa Valley's splendor starting August 8th
Wouldn't it be something if there was an event this summer that showcased the absolute best of what The Ottawa Valley has to offer all rolled into one big happening? Look no further than the 2025 Wate...
Aug 08, 2025 Team Paws for a Paddle from Petawawa Toyota holding up the "golden paddle" trophy after winning the Doggy Paddle relay event on Lake Dore on Sunday, August 14th, 2022.
What's good in the Ottawa Valley? The Longer Table: Helping tackle food insecurity in Arnprior
You'd have to go back circa 2017 with the Arnprior Committee on Poverty and Homelessness to find the origins of "The Longer Table"- and the needs expressed at a public gathering of about 200 individua...
Aug 07, 2025
Want to be a vendor at Arnprior's Cultural Night Market? Deadline is tomorrow
Arnprior's Cultural Night Market isn't a long-standing attraction, but the event- which debuted August 26th of 2023 has already become popular beyond the bounds of the community. The event features a ...
Aug 07, 2025
