Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Art and music take over Renfrew Legion lounge with mural debut and live show
The Renfrew Legion will cap off the week by showing off a new fixture at their local hangout. The Legion will unveil a new mural painted by Meadow Evelyn this Friday, June 20th, inside their lounge lo...
Jun 19, 2025 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Legion)
Pontoon boat, trailer mistakenly reported as stolen in Laurentian Valley
A pontoon boat recently reported stolen to the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been located. "The pontoon boat, motor and trailer were reported stolen f...
Jun 19, 2025
Defacing a stop sign a danger to public safety and criminal offence: Upper Ottawa Valley OPP
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment have now weighed in on the string of vandalism to signs in Barry's Bay over the weekend. Police say on June 17, the UOV OPP bega...
Jun 19, 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 Thursday, June 19 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Jun 19, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
Killaloe's Tour de BeaverTails back and better than ever this year
The Tour de BeaverTails - a community cycling and walking tour - in Killaloe, goes again on July 6, building on last year, when more than 150 riders and hikers raised more than $10,000 for local visio...
Jun 19, 2025 Pam Hooker, co-founder of BeaverTails, talks with blind rider Jeremy Steinberg and his pilot, Paul Jorgenson at the 2024 Tour de BeaverTails. (Ish Theilheimer photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce members are invited to an exclusive evening on networking, idea-sharing, and c...
Jun 19, 2025
New Delta Team program prepares Renfrew County youth for disaster response
On Monday, June 2, students at Bishop Smith Catholic High School in Pembroke took part in a special emergency response training session. Two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) classes learned hands-o...
Jun 19, 2025
What's Good in the Ottawa Valley? Local museum hosts non-traditional upbringing reconciled in art installation
Artist in Residence Natalie Kauffman was guest at the Arnprior and District Museum last week, and her compelling installation, "Book on a Wall" enthralls visitors until June 28th. The installation exp...
Jun 18, 2025
Drumming, dance, and culture: Renfrew gears up for Indigenous Peoples Day weekend
Renfrew residents will have the multiple chances to celebrate and honour National Indigenous Peoples Day over the weekend. Town staff are partnering with the Bonnechere Algonquin First Nation for a tw...
Jun 18, 2025 Renfrew residents join in a social round dance at the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event on September 30th, 2023.
Police across the Ottawa Valley warn pet owners: Don't leave animals in hot cars this Summer
The hottest part of the year is on the way, and local police are worried about our fuzzy friends. The OPP is urging pet owners to leave them at home as temperatures continue to rise, noting that they'...
Jun 18, 2025
