Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan to swear in new Chief and Council April 1
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation are announcing that there will be an official swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected leadership following a recent election. The ceremony is scheduled f...
Mar 12, 2026 (Algonquins of Pikwakanagan/Facebook)
Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce gathering business leaders for annual meeting
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce will have a lot to learn and discuss later this month. Chamber members and guests are invited to meet for their Annual General Meeting and Breakfast Networking...
Mar 12, 2026
Renfrew's warm welcome brings Poutine Feast back for 2026
Renfrew's warm welcome to Poutine Feast has secured another round of gravy-covered goodness for 2026. Canada's favourite comfort food takes centre stage as Ontario's Touring Poutine Festival returns f...
Mar 12, 2026 Lobster Poutine from Fat Les's Chip Stand, featuring mounds of lobster meat and a creamy hollandaise sauce
Admaston/Bromley Fire Chief reminds residents of burn deadline
Firefighters in Admaston/Bromley are giving the community plenty of time to put an end to any open-air fires planned for the spring. Local Fire Chief Bill McHale is reminding residents within the town...
Mar 12, 2026
Local Climate volunteers to meet with renown environmentalist in forum
The core group of the Kitichissippi Ottawa Valley Council of Canadians Climateerers will have the honour of participating in dialogue with renown environmentalist David Suzuki in a project initiated b...
Mar 12, 2026
Free War Amps Key Tag Program returns more than 1.5 million lost keys to Canadians
The 2026 Key Tag Campaign from The War Amps is now underway, offering Canadians a simple way to recover lost keys while supporting amputees across the country. The well-known Key Tag service has been ...
Mar 12, 2026
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 Thursday, March 12th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Mar 12, 2026
Packers share perspective on critical EOJHL Richardson Division Semi-Final series Game Five Friday in Arnprior
Arnprior Packers President Dustin Dorken won't go so far as to say it's anybody's series- but he's not surprised the Renfrew Junior Timberwolves are in thick against his club in the EOJHL's Richardson...
Mar 12, 2026
Hundreds join Whitewater Sno-Goers Ride honouring McGregor Madigan
The Whitewater Sno-Goers are using the start of their off-season to reflect on a bittersweet end to their winter. The snowmobile club says over 300 people, including 180 riders and countless family an...
Mar 12, 2026 Snowmobilers lining up for some treats during the 2026 Whitewater Sno-Goers Ride for McGregor (Whitewater Sno-Goers photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Join Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support for a St. Patrick's Dessert Bridge Party fundraiser this Thursday starting...
Mar 12, 2026
