Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Races in McNab-Braeside involve familiar names
McNab-Braeside is poised to see races for Council positions on October 26th. The Township will be electing a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and three councillors for the four-year term that begins November 15th....
May 13, 2026
What's Good in the Valley? Travel agent offers advice for vacationers amid fuel shortage concerns
A local travel agent says that people need to be aware of what insurance companies call "known events" as they prepare for any summer vacations they may have in mind. Brian Kendrick, a Pembroke-based ...
May 13, 2026
Field of One confirmed in Arnprior for Municipal Vote October 26th
Despite copious debate over three Arnprior Town Council sessions on the pay scale for the new Deputy Mayor position which will come into effect following the October 26th Municipal Election, so far th...
May 13, 2026
Eganville residents fighting to keep local BMO branch open
The township of Bonnechere Valley wants to make the community's voices heard before the Bank of Montreal closes up shop in Eganville. A community rally will be held in front of and across from the ban...
May 13, 2026
Worn-out farmland to thriving forests: Renfrew County Forest shares major milestone with the community
There is a lot of history to celebrate in the many red pine plantations you'll see while passing through Renfrew County. Renfrew County Forest is looking back on 75 years of being a steward for the no...
May 13, 2026 Stone fence in RCF: It’s common to see stone or stump fences lining the areas now covered in mature red pine trees. Homesteaders built these while clearing the land for farming in the early 1900s.
Hundreds of child care professionals gather for "May Day" conference
Child care professionals from across Renfrew County gathered in Petawawa last Friday for the 13th Annual May Day Early Years and Child Care Conference. The annual event involved 550 educators, home ch...
May 13, 2026 On May 8, hundreds of early years and child care professionals from across Renfrew County, along with Ministry of Education and Community Services staff, gathered at the Petawawa Civic Centre for the 13th annual May Day, a full day of connection, recognition, and professional learning. The morning session featured Erin Curtis, Director and Caregiver Educator at Dragonfly Family and Learning Services, who spoke on “Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Functions of Behaviour.” County of Renfrew photo
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, May 13, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Shell and Circle K,...
May 13, 2026
Town of Renfrew to explore formal partnership with Renfrew Minor Hockey
Renfrew Minor Hockey wants to strengthen its relationship with the town. Association President Jon Pole met with the town council on Tuesday, May 12, seeking a partnership model that will help provide...
May 13, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Join the Renfrew Public Library for their after school hang! Drop in from 3:00 to 4:45 pm each Wednesday to compete o...
May 13, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette tees off with Summer fundraiser in Cobden
The Oaks of Cobden will be draped in pink when the Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette League drops by later this summer. League Director Tyson Andress says their second annual golf tournament is looking to ...
May 12, 2026 (Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette League photo)
