Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Public Health urges caution as first major heat wave hits Ottawa Valley
The first major heat event of the season is here, and the public health is watching out for your safety during these sweltering days. Dr. Linna Li M.D. says it's important to recognize when someone is...
Jun 23, 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 Monday, June 23 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
Jun 23, 2025
Environment Canada issues heat alert for Ottawa Valley - Here's how to stay safe
The first significant heat event of the season will continue keeping the Ottawa Valley under hot and humid conditions. All of Renfrew County can expect daytime highs in the mid-30s, feeling like the l...
Jun 23, 2025
Latest CNL proposal rejected, strike action resumes Monday, June 23
Members of the Chalk River Professional Employee Group (CRPEG)-represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) - have voted to reject Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' (...
Jun 23, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Community Living Renfrew County South will hold it's annual general meeting this Monday, June 23rd, 6:00 pm at Stewar...
Jun 23, 2025
Illegal garden waste dumping brings new invasive plant to Renfrew County forest
The County of Renfrew says its forests have reached another milestone, and it's not a good one. "In addition to wild parsnip and garlic mustard, invasive plants that we spend significant time and mone...
Jun 23, 2025 (County of Renfrew photo)
Musical ride, major impact: Shawville raises $8K for arena refurbishments
Work to keep the Shawville arena in top shape will continue thanks to the community's help. The Pontiac Arena Fund committee has announced that they've raised another $8,000 during an incredible start...
Jun 23, 2025
What's Good in Renfrew? Community, Culture, and Connection: Renfrew marks National Indigenous Peoples Day
Renfrew residents experienced a flash of colourful regalia and dancing as National Indigenous People's Day celebrations took over outside the myFM Centre. Indigenous drummer and dancer Sonny Robbins l...
Jun 22, 2025
Injured Algonquin Park camper and Highway 17 closure in Mattawa: Severe weather keeps OPP busy
A late Saturday storm kept emergency and hydro crews busy and resulted in a number of emergencies. A number of areas across the Ottawa Valley and beyond remained without power Sunday morning as reside...
Jun 22, 2025 (OPP photo)
UPDATE: Storm knocks out power across the Valley, Renfrew restored
UPDATE: Around 8:30 a.m. power came back on in the Town of Renfrew. Outlying areas were still dealing with outages. Thousands in the region are waking up in the dark. An overnight storm has knocked ou...
Jun 22, 2025
