Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
This week's trending stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. Thursday night's sudden thunderstorm wreaked havoc on power lines across Renfrew County, leading to a long s...
Jul 27, 2025
Arnprior residents authorized to dispose fallen limbs and logs at Town Dump
A lot of yeoman work went into getting Town of Arnprior facilities damaged in Thursday night's storm back up and running. As of Saturday morning, lifeguards have returned to duty at Robert Simpson Par...
Jul 26, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend as NASCAR Canada takes over Calabogie Motorsports Park on July 26-27! Fans...
Jul 26, 2025
Avoid probate and plan ahead: Cottage Succession talk highlights Muskrat Watershed AGM August 21
The group looking after the health of one of the largest watersheds in the Ottawa Valley is set to meet for an important discussion next month. The Muskrat Watershed Council's annual general meeting i...
Jul 25, 2025 (Muskrat Watershed Council photo)
Lights, camera, action! Another movie being made in the Ottawa Valley
Here's the goods on the latest flick to be filmed in Almonte! Crews are currently filming for 'Kissing is the Easy Part.' which sees Beckers on Bridge Street, transformed into White Whale Convenience ...
Jul 25, 2025
Police search for suspect after stolen vehicle slams into Laurentian Valley home
The resident of a home in Laurentian Valley Township been injured when his home was struck by a stolen car. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (...
Jul 25, 2025
Hydro One reports widespread outages near Renfrew, Calabogie, and Barry's Bay
Hydro One says efforts to restore power to local rural communities could take well into this afternoon or longer. The power company is currently looking at a handful of larger outages, including 117 c...
Jul 25, 2025 A stretch of major outages stretching from Barry's Bay to Combermere are among the biggest problems Hydro One is handling today, July 25th.
Renfrew County to invest $42k into local businesses
The County of Renfrew have granted $42,000 towards businesses in the Ottawa Valley. The Starter Company Plus program, created by Enterprise Renfrew County, provides many resources for the selected ent...
Jul 25, 2025 (Renfrew County photo)
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...
Jul 25, 2025
Town of Arnprior closes down select parks and beaches following Thursday night storm
Thursday evening's sudden storm has forced the Town of Arnprior to exercise a bit of caution going into the weekend. Town officials have added to the list of outdoor amenities that have been closed do...
Jul 24, 2025
