Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrew council partners to improve accessible parking downtown
Renfrew's accessible parking will get a makeover with the help of some dedicated volunteers. Town Council has directed staff to partner with Renfrew County Voices as they give 29 accessible parking sp...
Jun 18, 2026 Some of the accessible parking spaces in downtown Renfrew are showing noticable wear and tear (MBC News File Photo)
$2.2B investment to modernize Chalk River Labs expected to boost regional jobs and industry
The Government of Canada is investing $2.2 billion to further modernize the Chalk River Laboratories, aiming to strengthen its position as a national centre for nuclear research, innovation and clean ...
Jun 18, 2026 AI Generated Image
RCDSB announces new outdoor learning spaces through Re-Nature Foundation partnership
Nearly 20 schools in Renfrew County will receive new outdoor learning spaces as part of a partnership between the Renfrew County District School Board and a national initiative aimed at expanding natu...
Jun 18, 2026 Photo supplied by RCDSB
Power outage takes Renfrew offline Thursday morning
A hydro outage has left Renfrew without power on Thursday morning. Disruptions began at around 7:00 am today, as residents expereienced two brief outages before power went out completely. Town officia...
Jun 18, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Whodunnit? Figure out with other mystery buffs at the Renfrew Public Library at their Thursday Mystery Club! Help chi...
Jun 18, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Young patients and plush friends take centre stage at RVH this weekend
Renfrew Victoria Hospital will welcome some very special patients this weekend as an old fan-favourite event returns. Local families are invited to the hospital's Teddy Bear Picnic this Saturday, June...
Jun 17, 2026
MPP Denault reaffirms province's commitment to Highway 17 expansion amid county concerns
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke's MPP is reaffirming the provincial government's commitment to expanding Highway 17 in the Ottawa Valley despite concerns raised by Renfrew County council. At a May 27th mee...
Jun 17, 2026 MBC Media file photo
Renfrew County leaders identify priorities at annual community exchange
More than 70 community leaders from across Renfrew County gathered earlier this month to discuss ways to address shared challenges and improve community well-being through greater collaboration. The t...
Jun 17, 2026 Algonquin College, where event moderator Jodi Bucholtz works. MBC Media file photo
Arnprior Councillor proposes Affordable Housing potential properties list be shared
With affordable housing presentations on the rise in Arnprior, one municipal councillor wants a consistency of approach to maximize the possibilities of success. At the end of November 2023, elected r...
Jun 17, 2026
Catholic School Board announces leadership appointments
The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board has announced a series of leadership appointments for the 2026-27 school year, including new principal and vice-principal assignments across several s...
Jun 17, 2026
