Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News

McDonalds Restaurants in the Ottawa Valley are thrilled with the response to McHappy Day on Wednesday. A total of 29 thousand dollars was raised to support the operation of the Ronald McDonald Houses ...

Commuters heading to or from Renfrew Collegiate Institute might have to dodge some work being done near the school Friday. The Ontario Clean Water Agency will be repairing a fire hydrant at the corner...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, May 8, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Shell and Circle K, Dan...

The Renfrew OPP has released more information about their ongoing investigation into a suspicious death in Calabogie. Officers were first sent to a call for service on Lanark Road just before 6:00 pm ...

Helping families process grief and bereavement is a significant part of the 24/7 care provided at Hospice Renfrew. Resident and Family Counsellor Christie Zimmerling's role is to get to know residents...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Celebrate Mother's Day with a little creativity and connection in McNab/Braeside. The township is hosting a cozy, han...

A fire that engulfed part of Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley on Wednesday evening has been extinguished. Laurentian Valley Fire Chief Tim Sutcliffe says a tanker belonging to the Department of Nationa...

Next year's Kindergarten families across Renfrew County are being invited to visit local schools this spring as part of a series of "Welcome to Kindergarten" events hosted by the Renfrew County Distri...

The County of Renfrew is ready to drop rules for heavy haulers heading through the Ottawa Valley. Seasonal by-laws that limit vehicle loads to 5 tonnes per axle on local roads that the county cares fo...

Each year the Canada East Wrestling Festival corrals excited wrestlers to give it their all in the final tournament of the season. Last year the event was hosted by the Vipers right here in Renfrew at...