Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
'Hate has no home here': Police investigating string of vandalism in Arnprior, McNab-Braeside
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a disturbing string of vandalism in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside. Officials from both municipalities have issued statements and citizens are denouncing the a...
May 08, 2025
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, May 8 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
May 08, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Man facing drug-related charges following arrest near Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) are investigating an incident on O'Brien Road in Renfrew. On Wednesday, May 7, Renf...
May 08, 2025 Police vehicles outside Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday.
Mental Health Week: More to be done to end stigma, says Renfrew professional
We've come a long way when it comes to mental health, but we have a long way to go, says registered social worker Tanya Wojcik. Living with mental health or substance use challenges can be hard enough...
May 08, 2025 Tanya Wojcik is a registered social worker who is part of a team at Mental Care in Renfrew. (Sherry Haaima photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: McDonald's locations across the Ottawa Valley celebrate McHappy Day on Thursday, May 8th. Proceeds from the food and ...
May 08, 2025
Spring cleaning? Renfrew's Waste Depot now accepting paint, propane tanks, batteries, and more
If your spring cleaning efforts have stalled at the old paint cans inside your garage, now's your chance to solve that problem. Renfrew's Household Hazardous Waste Depot has reopened for the season st...
May 08, 2025 (Town of Renfrew photo)
What's good in the Valley: Wrestlers from all over heading to Renfrew this weekend for Canada East Festival
Months of practising, planning and fundraising will come to fruition for the Renfrew Vipers Amateur Wrestling Club this weekend. More than 200 wrestlers will descend upon the myFM Centre in Renfrew th...
May 07, 2025 (Curtis Haaima photo)
'No risk to public safety': Arrest made outside Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday afternoon
A police spokesperson says one person has been taken into custody in the parking lot of Dollarama in Renfrew. Numerous police vehicles were spotted outside the store Wednesday afternoon (May 7). Ontar...
May 07, 2025 Police vehicles outside Renfrew Dollarama Wednesday.
McNab-Braeside Township continues to monitor potential flooding
Officials at the Township of McNab-Braeside say they are aware of localized flooding concerns and would like to assure residents that public works is actively monitoring the situation. At this time, t...
May 07, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
What Renfrew County roads projects are coming up in May?
In its recent report, the County of Renfrew Department of Public Works and Engineering identified a number of construction projects that are set to start in May. These include: Daniel Street North (Co...
May 07, 2025
