Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
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_
Former Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski receives lifetime achievement award
The Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday night with the highlight of the evening being the accepting of a Lifetime Achievement Award by...
Sep 29, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Ever wanted to try curling? Now's your chance! Renfrew Curling Week is the perfect time to drop in, throw some rocks,...
Sep 29, 2025
Renfrew Wolves start strong, end stalled-What's next on home ice?
Renfrew's Jr. A Wolves rode the highs and lows of a thrilling weekend as they brought friends and neighbours to the myFM Centre to celebrate their home opener. The Wolves kicked off the weekend with a...
Sep 29, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Skates off, clubs out as Jr. A Wolves plan a unique fundraiser for Minor Hockey
The Renfrew Wolves are set to split a pair of weekend road games with a different kind of trip in support of local minor hockey. Club General Manager Jarrett DeFazio says Wolves fans can play alongsid...
Sep 28, 2025 (Dragonfly Golf Links photo)
This week's top stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. Town council heard the final notes on the long-standing probe into the Ma-te-Way Activity Centre expansion p...
Sep 28, 2025
CHEO remembers Ruth Cull, the beloved Douglas nurse who became the famed Molly Penny
CHEO continues to mourn following the loss of a legendary figure in the hearts of countless sick children across Ottawa and the Valley. Ruth Cull, a longtime operating room nurse from the Douglas area...
Sep 26, 2025
Rooted in Renfrew County, recognized nationwide: Women in Wood wins forestry award
Renfrew County can boast about hosting a group recently awarded for exceptional collaboration in supporting Canada's forestry sector. The Forest Products Association of Canada has named Women in Wood,...
Sep 26, 2025 Women in Wood founders Jess Kaknevicius and Lacey Rose
Boys and Girls Club of Renfrew County gearing up for fall programming
Now that Fall is in the air it's time once again for the BGC Club of Renfrew County to roll out their new programming schedule and once again, there is literally something for everyone between the age...
Sep 26, 2025
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk being organized by local mom
Arnprior-based YouTube stars Bubba and Dwight are only early into their second season on YouTube and Facebook, but the pair are breaking new ground by being up front with an extremely important topic....
Sep 26, 2025
