Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
RCDHU promotes Yellow Ribbon Campaign to help prevent animal bites
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is once again promoting its Yellow Ribbon Campaign to remind the public to give space to dogs that need it. Now in its third year, the campaign uses yel...
May 06, 2025
What construction projects are ongoing in Renfrew County this May?
The County of Renfrew has provided an update on construction projects that are ongoing in the region. The public is advised to please use extra caution when travelling through construction zones, for ...
May 06, 2025 Construction on Matawatchan Road. (County of Renfrew photo)
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 Tuesday, May 6 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Ru...
May 06, 2025
Renfrew Youth Entrepreneur Market Wednesday at the legion
It's a unique opportunity to shop some cool products and support young entrepreneurs in the community. The Renfrew County District School Board presents Entrepreneurs For Change, offering eco-friendly...
May 06, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Mental Health Week: Ottawa Valley's Robbie Dean Centre founder says resources must meet need
When it comes to the matter of discussing the importance of mental health, very few are more qualified to talk about the subject than Monique Yashinskie. She is well known in the Ottawa Valley as the ...
May 06, 2025 The Robbie Dean Centre was founded by Robbie's mother, Monique Yashinskie, following the tragic loss of her son to suicide. (RobbieDeanCentre.com photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Renfrew Collegiate Institute hosts an intermediate open house open to all students and families considering Renfrew C...
May 06, 2025
Renfrew's Jim Millar remembered for commitment to family, friends, community
Jim Millar's work to support and improve the Town of Renfrew is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Millar, who passed away May 2 at Hospice Renfrew, is being remembered as a devoted family man, a ...
May 05, 2025 Jim Millar (Zohr Family Funeral Home photo)
What's Good in the Valley? Hot Wing Challenge for the Killaloe Food Bank goes May 24th
The Killaloe Lions are inviting all you hot wing enthusiasts to bring your bibs and tastebuds to The Killaloe Lions Hall on May 24th from 8PM until midnight. The "Hotwing Challenge and Dance" is on in...
May 05, 2025
Ottawa Valley tourism champions recognized for innovation and impact
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards. The awards were presented at the OVTA's Annual General Meeting on April 29, held at the...
May 05, 2025 (backrow, L to R) Elijah McEown on behalf of the City of Pembroke for the Tourism Marketing Award, Jill McLellan on behalf of Hell or High Water for the Event of the Year Award, Jason O'Brien with Lioutsia O'Brien in front of him from Whitewater O'Brien Winery for the New Tourism Product Award, Richard McNish from Dog House Brewing Company for the Sustainability Champion Award, (front row, L to R) Lana Cole and Scott Fawcett from Ottawa Valley Air Paddle for Business of the Year Award, Lioutsia O'Brien and finally, Meghan James of Somewhere Inn Calabogie for Tourism Champion Award
New steps and a New Vision: Trillium Grant supporting Renfrew's cultural future
Renfrew's Public Library is hoping some essential improvements will help foster a thriving cultural hub in town for years to come. Library staff met with Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney, local Member of Prov...
May 05, 2025 Local MPP Billy Denault (front left) and Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney join town staff outside the Renfrew Public Library (Town of Renfrew photo)
