Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
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, April 29 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Apr 29, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: THE RENFREW AMATEUR WRESTLING CLUB IS TEAMING UP WITH DOMINO'S FOR A FUNDRAISER ON APRIL 29th, 2025! LOCATION: 248 Ra...
Apr 29, 2025
Second-place finish marks big step forward for Cyndi Mills and Valley Liberals
Even as her effort to take down a long-time incumbent trailed off on Monday night, Liberal candidate Cyndi Mills was still thrilled as pollsters made the call for a fourth straight Liberal government....
Apr 28, 2025
Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant retains seat in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
Incumbent Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant has retained her seat in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke while federally, the Liberals will form their fourth straight government. Gallant, who was leading and conf...
Apr 28, 2025 Cheryl Gallant, second from left, is joined by her husband Jamie, campaign manager Bernard Doyle, her daughter Amelia Walsh, and pet dog Vesper. (Emma Butler photo)
FEDERAL ELECTION: Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada to form government
There will be no change in Prime Minister. The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, has earned another mandate - although it is still unsure whether or not it will be a majority or minority go...
Apr 28, 2025 (Liberal Party of Canada photo)
Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke NDP camp thanks supporters at election night gathering
Eileen Jones-Whyte gathered with supporters and volunteers at an event at Festival Hall in Pembroke on election night. We checked in with the team earlier Monday evening. With only several Algonquin-R...
Apr 28, 2025 Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke NDP candidate Eileen Jones-Whyte is joined by her campaign manager Dez Bair-Patel. (Richard Evans photo)
Arnprior's Lisa McGee told to flex her muscles; Town among 169 granted Strong Mayor Powers May 1st
Arnprior Chief Administrative Officer Robin Paquette presented a "Strong Mayor 101" to Town Council Monday night about powers that are about to fall into the lap of Mayor Lisa McGee, like it or not. M...
Apr 28, 2025
High winds expected in Pembroke, the Valley Tuesday
One Renfrew County municipality is reminding the public to beware weather conditions on Tuesday as high winds and storms are expected. "High winds are expected in Pembroke Tuesday as storms roll throu...
Apr 28, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Election night in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
Millions of Canadians are casting their votes today to determine who will be our next Prime Minister. Polls in the local riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke will close at 9:30 p.m. Seven candidates a...
Apr 28, 2025
What's good in the Valley: Pontiac rallies to raise funds to repair treasured Shawville arena
It's been the hub of the community for some 60 years and now, the arena in Shawville, Que., is in dire need of a major overhaul. Pontiac Arena Fund committee member Mike Rusenstrom grew up on a dairy ...
Apr 28, 2025 (Pontiac Arena Fund/Facebook)
