Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's good in Renfrew: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign benefits local seniors' programs
For the second year in a row, the local Tim Hortons' spring Smile Cookie campaign will benefit Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support (RASHS) and officials there couldn't be happier. Shannon Williams i...
Apr 27, 2025 This is the second year that Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support will benefit from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign. (RASHS/Facebook)
This week's trending stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: Canadian record holder and three-time Olympic runner Melissa Bishop-Nriagu is going to have to make room for se...
Apr 27, 2025
VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke federal candidates debate at Festival Hall L'Equinox a success
The "All Candidates Debate" hosted by myFM last night at Festival Hall featured five of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's seven federal election hopefuls going head to head in an informing and thought prov...
Apr 26, 2025 From left are: Seth Malina, Cyndi Mills, Emma Butler (myFM), Eileen Whyte, Andrew Dick (myFM), Randy Briand, Stefan Klietsch.
The Renfrew 48
THIS WEEKEND: The second annual Renfrew Poutine Feast returns to the Visitor Information Centre for four days filled with mouthwatering poutine, music, and fun games. Don't miss out on this delicious ...
Apr 26, 2025
Greater Madawaska Fire Department urges caution as provincial fire season begins
The Greater Madawaska Fire Department recently responded to the first grass fire of the year, prompting a warning for the public. The fire apparently started from a discarded cigarette butt. "Friendly...
Apr 25, 2025 (Greater Madawaska Fire Department/Facebook)
Fundraiser for local charities hits halfway goal with one month to go!
The "Hair Today Gone Tomorrow" fundraising campaign has officially reached the halfway point in its ambitious goal of raising $100,000 for local charities. Organized through the Community Foundation o...
Apr 25, 2025
Confirmed measles case in Renfrew County prompts public exposure warning
A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Renfrew County and District. The infected person is an unvaccinated adult who traveled within Ontario. They are currently in isolation and following al...
Apr 25, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com
Cheers and tears as Valley Harmonizers prepare last show ever
After over two decades of sweet harmony, the Ottawa Valley will be slightly less in tune. The Valley Harmonizers Seniors Barbershop Chorus will belt out their final set this weekend before hanging up ...
Apr 25, 2025
Suspension shakes local legal scene as Ottawa Valley lawyer admits serious breach
A Pembroke lawyer has had his license suspended after admitting to taking nearly $840,000 from client trust accounts. Mike Conroy, a partner at the local firm Johnson, Fraser and Conroy, self-reported...
Apr 25, 2025
VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal candidates at a glance
Election Day across Canada is on Monday, April 28. Candidates in our newly named riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke include: Randy Briand, United Party of Canada Cheryl Gallant, Conservative (incumb...
Apr 25, 2025 Clockwise from top left are: Randy Briand, United Party of Canada; Cheryl Gallant, Conservative ; Eileen Jones-Whyte, NDP; Stefan Klietsch, Independent; Seth Malina, Independent; Cyndi Mills, Liberal; and Danilo Velasquez, Green Party.
