Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Suspect in armed robbery of Pembroke restaurant arrested, held for bail
Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police say an individual is in police custody in relation to an armed robbery at a restaurant in Pembroke on March 24. "Police arrested the man on Lake Street in...
Mar 24, 2025
What's good in Renfrew: Mental health care practice set to celebrate opening of new, expanded location
It's a local business that has shifted and changed with the times and now, Mental Care: Parenting Practice Loving Caring is about to celebrate the grand opening of a new, larger location. Owner Johann...
Mar 24, 2025 Mental Care - Parenting Practice Loving Caring owner Johanna Bakker is excited to show the community the new space at 7 Argyle St. South in Renfrew. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Public tip results in drug arrest and obstruction charges in Renfrew
Local police are crediting a tip from the public for a recent drug arrest. At around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th, Renfrew OPP were alerted to a suspicious vehicle blaring music while parked out...
Mar 24, 2025 (OPP photo)
Pikwakanagan signs historic child and family services agreement
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services have signed a historic coordinati...
Mar 24, 2025
Nominations now open for Whitewater Region volunteer awards
Do you know a resident of Whitewater Region Township who has made a significant contribution to the community as a volunteer. The township relies on the contributions of volunteers whose efforts have ...
Mar 24, 2025
UPDATE: Arrest made: 'Brandished a firearm': Police investigating armed robbery at Pembroke restaurant
UPDATE: At 5:25 p.m. Monday - Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police reported that an individual had been arrested and held for a bail hearing. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the O...
Mar 24, 2025 (OPP photo)
Portion of Matawatchan Road closed at times this week
The County of Renfrew is advising the public that Matawatchan Road (County Road 71) in Greater Madawaska Township will be closed to all traffic from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. from March 24-28 as ...
Mar 24, 2025 (Google maps)
Renfrew residents warned of water disruptions as repairs begin on Harry Street
Several households in Renfrew will have to deal with some issues at the tap as construction crews get to work on Harry Street. Town staff are warning the community that the Ontario Clean Water Agency,...
Mar 24, 2025 (Pixabay photo)
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, March 24 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Mar 24, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
UOV OPP investigating after firearm discharged in Petawawa
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a firearm was discharged by an unknown person at an apartment building in Petawawa. On March 22, 2025, at...
Mar 24, 2025
