Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
From a bench to a big boost: Ottawa Valley groups support Hospice Renfrew
Hospice Renfrew had the pleasure of making multiple visits with friends and supporters across the Ottawa Valley over the course of just one day. First, hospice staff caught up with Arnprior/McNab/Brae...
Sep 30, 2025 Pictured around the truck, l-r. Hal Floysivk, Dan Cross, Ron Hanniman, John Hopf, Darrel O'Shanghnessy, and Daniel Lynch.
Community generosity shines in Renfrew Lions Club food drive for families
Renfrew's Lions Club is impressed by yet another amazing showing of support from the community over the weekend. Club members and volunteers gathered at the Renfrew Metro on Saturday, September 27th, ...
Sep 30, 2025
From costs to equipment, Renfrew Minor Hockey wants every kid to have a chance
Renfrew Minor Hockey has had a big impact on the town for many years, but how can the community respond in kind? RMHA President Jon Pole recently posed that question on myFM in the Morning, reflecting...
Sep 30, 2025 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Minor Hockey Association)
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Observe Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th
Annual observances are by their very namesake observed only once a year. They are designed as such in order to make the day stand out and be remembered and in many cases hyped up to the extent that th...
Sep 30, 2025
Truth, Reconciliation, and Representation: RCCDSB's Indigenous education in focus
One person leading the way on Indigenous Education for Renfrew County's Catholic schools says truth and reconciliation shouldn't stop at just one day. Cigi Manwell, an Indigenous Education Instruction...
Sep 30, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation and the Town of Renfrew will recognize the National Day of Truth and Reconcilia...
Sep 30, 2025
Town of Renfrew is honouring Indigenous culture and heritage for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
As a governing body the Town of Renfrew regularly works with local Indigenous communities, such as the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation (BAFN) who's territory resides within The Valley. Ahead of reco...
Sep 30, 2025 (MBC News File Photo)
What's good in Renfrew? BAFN Chief highlights community collaboration to honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation (BAFN) is an established Algonquin community with their headquarters right in Renfrew. BAFN Chief, Richard Zohr, said the BAFN Community Cultural Centre, which is...
Sep 29, 2025 The Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation Community Cultural Centre was built from the ground-up with education in mind | Mik Horvath/MBC
Two taken to hospital after collision closes Highway 60 near Eganville
An investigation into a weekend collision just north of Eganville is ongoing. Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP closed off a section of Highway 60 to eastbound traffic on Sunday afternoon afte...
Sep 29, 2025
Remembering Terry McHale: Douglas tavern legend and lifelong community servant
Regulars of the old Douglas Tavern will toast to the life and times of its owner, Terry McHale. McHale, the former local fire chief and Bromley Farm Supply owner who spent nearly fifty years entertain...
Sep 29, 2025 McHale (right), with family in front of a Douglas fire truck (Photo courtesy Admaston/Bromley Township_
