Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Small local businesses face added trade barrier strain
With the economy in an uncertain state, small businesses in Canada continue to pay added costs that come with interprovincial trade barriers. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) con...
Aug 14, 2025
Military presence to surge in Ottawa Valley for massive Garrison training exercise
A long-distance training mission will take around 1,500 soldiers through the Ottawa Valley later this week. Canadian Army Reserve personnel from the 32nd and 33rd Canadian Brigade Groups will conduct ...
Aug 14, 2025 Simulated opposing forces in a G Wagon (front) and a Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) move into position during Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN on August 25, 2015 at Garrison Petawawa, Ontario.
Photo: 32 Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs
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Des forces d’opposition simulées à bord d’un G Wagon (à l’avant) et un véhicule du Système de véhicules de soutien moyen (SVSM) se mettent en position au cours de l’exercice STALWART GUARDIAN, le 25 août 2015, à la Garnison Petawawa, en Ontario.
Photo : 32e Groupe brigade du Canada – Affaires publiques
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The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Dive into summer fun with a paddle planned once a month on the Bonnechere River! Join the Town of Renfrew for an even...
Aug 14, 2025
What's Good in The Valley? The annual Hospice Renfrew Classic is back for another year of fundraising
Dust off the drivers and polish those putters, the Hospice Renfrew Classic will be making its annual return this Friday. This tournament, taking place August 15 with a 12:30 start at Renfrew Golf Club...
Aug 13, 2025 Hospice Renfrew provides palliative care free of charge and is staffed 24/7.
Renfrew updates policy manuals, removes old water management standard
The Town of Renfrew is continuing to streamline their policy manuals, specifically focusing on local drinking water. Councillors passed a motion to rescind the Drinking Water Quality Management Standa...
Aug 13, 2025 Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Statue of Virgin Mary stolen from Palmer Rapids church; Police seeking tips
Police in Palmer Rapids are turning to the rest of the Ottawa Valley for help in solving a theft from a church. The OPP says the incident, which happened on Palmer Road between June 17th and 20th, saw...
Aug 13, 2025 (OPP photo)
Investment in Lime Kiln Road first step in Horton's 5-Year infrastructure improvement plan
The Township of Horton will be getting some help as more pressure is put on local infrastructure. A $36,000 investment by the Canada Community-Building Fund has improved a stretch of Lime Kiln Road, a...
Aug 13, 2025 (Canada Community-Building Fund photo)
Local officer on traffic stop rushes to evacuate burning Dacre motel
Local police have confirmed that a structure fire engulfed a motel in Dacre on Tuesday night. The Renfrew OPP report that an officer was conducting a traffic stop near Flat Road at around 6:15 pm on T...
Aug 13, 2025 (Greater Madawaska Fire Department 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, August 13th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and ...
Aug 13, 2025
Warden Peter Emon remembers Raye-Anne Briscoe's dedication to Renfrew County
Condolences continue to pour in from the world of local politics after the death of former Admaston/Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe last week. Speaking at Renfrew town council on Tuesday night, County...
Aug 13, 2025 (County of Renfrew Photo)
