Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Test your knowledge this Wednesday evening with a round of music trivia hosted by Chris Cooper from CCDJ Events and B...
Aug 13, 2025
What's Good in the Valley? County-run program continues to support independent businesses
Enterprise Renfrew County has been supporting local businesses throughout the Ottawa Valley through their Starter Company Plus program since 2015. The program is open to individuals looking to start a...
Aug 12, 2025 The Town of Renfrew is host to over 100 local businesses in its downtown core alone.
Foot Chase leads to shoplifting arrest
A foot-chase bagged an alleged shoplifter making a getaway from a Raglan Street South business in Renfrew last Thursday (August 7th). Officers witnessed the scene, at about 10:50 that morning, with st...
Aug 12, 2025
Pikwakanagan man pleads guilty to unlawful hunting in Algonquin Park
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says a recent verdict will help to safeguard moose and deer populations in the Ottawa Valley and beyond. The ministry says that Scott Nerlich from Pikwakanagan ...
Aug 12, 2025
Healthy smiles start here: Free dental screenings coming to Renfrew and Calabogie
Families in the Renfrew area looking for a chance to keep up with their oral health will get their shot at the local library. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is offering a free community d...
Aug 12, 2025 The Renfrew Public Library
Traffic stop results In drug and weapons charges for Ottawa Valley resident
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people after a traffic stop in the Town of Bancroft. On August 10, 2025, just after 1:20 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle...
Aug 12, 2025
Extreme fire risk triggers total fire bans in communities across Renfrew County
An extreme risk of forest and brush fires has escalated the response from local townships and their fire departments. As the Ministry of Natural Resources warns that conditions across the Ottawa Valle...
Aug 12, 2025
McNab-Braeside CAO recognized with AMCTO Provincial appointment
No matter how many different ways elected representatives devise to evaluate her performance, there's no question that McNab-Braeside's Chief Administrative Officer is recognized for her talent and pr...
Aug 12, 2025
Heat warning continues across the Ottawa Valley, relief on the way Tuesday night
Relief is on way from the heat, but the Ottawa Valley will have to handle another day under a heat warning. Environment Canada says to brace for daytime highs between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius and hum...
Aug 12, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Town of Renfrew invites you to cool off with a free public skate this Tuesday from 4:15 to 5:15 pm at the myFM Ce...
Aug 12, 2025
