Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's good in Renfrew? Local Lions Club doubles down on giving back with Easter food drive and raffle draw
The Renfrew Lions Club hopes the community will join them as they double dip into the giving spirit for Easter. Not only are the Lions hosting a food drive supporting the Renfrew and District Food Ban...
Apr 08, 2025 Guide Dog Innis steals the spotlight alongside organizers for the local Lions Club Walk for Guide Dogs
McNab-Braeside Mayor touting help for rural areas in Renfrew County with HYPE
Since her appointment as Township Mayor, McNab-Braeside's Lori Hoddinott is also her municipality's representative at the County of Renfrew Council table. Last week, she was the bearer of good news fr...
Apr 08, 2025
Take time in April to focus on oral health: Renfrew County and District Health Unit
April is Oral Health Month and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit urges the public to take time this month to learn more about oral health, how to maintain your smile, and how to prevent oral...
Apr 08, 2025 (Renfrew County and District Health Unit photo)
Canada Post issues red delivery service alert for Renfrew amidst snowy conditions
The Town of Renfrew is among the areas under a red delivery service alert for Canada Post today, April 8, due to inclement weather and snow. Officials say a red service alert means Canada Post is susp...
Apr 08, 2025 (Canada Post photo)
Health unit warns of potential measles exposure in Renfrew County
Renfrew County and District Health Unit is warning of a potential measles exposure in our region. The date of the potential exposure is March 29 and specific sites include Veteran's Park in Cobden (11...
Apr 08, 2025 (RCDHU photo)
Ottawa Valley's Sam Bat flooded with orders as "torpedo bats" reach Major League Baseball
Torpedo baseball bats are the latest fad across professional baseball and Ontario-based SAM Bat says they've been flooded with requests. The company is known across the world for their hand crafted ba...
Apr 08, 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 Tuesday, April 8 as of 7:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Apr 08, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club is teaming up with Renfrew Pizzeria for a fundraiser! Tuesday April 8th & Tuesday April 15th! PR...
Apr 08, 2025
Ottawa Valley snowstorm causes travel disruptions and school bus cancellations
Heavy snow continues to batter communities across the Ottawa Valley, affecting your morning commute. Environment Canada's snowfall warning has extended into Tuesday, suggesting that the region will se...
Apr 08, 2025
What's good in Renfrew: Chamber of commerce welcomes new directors, looks ahead at 2025
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce had a banner year in 2024 and is looking ahead to a promising 2025 that includes several new events. The organization's recent annual general meeting was an op...
Apr 07, 2025 The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce's 2025 board of directors (several missing) at their spring AGM. (Sherry Haaima photo)
