Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Police lay 19 charges, issue 40 warnings on trail patrols in Renfrew, Lanark
According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), local snowmobile trails are in great shape, however, far too many people are not complying with the basics. The OPP's SAVE (Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enf...
Feb 25, 2025 Charges laid by OPP on OFSC trails Feb. 22 included for improper (and annoying) exhaust. (OPP 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 Tuesday, Feb. 25 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Feb 25, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Free Community Luncheon, Trinity-St. Andrew's United, 291 Plaunt St. S. February menu is "Heart Health Month" - chili with cornbread cr...
Feb 25, 2025
Into the Thicket at 398 John Street North in Arnprior
In less than 48 hours, it will be voting day in Ontario- and another milestone will also be met Thursday, with the closing of the 20-day window to appeal a Committee of Adjustment decision on a land s...
Feb 24, 2025
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Ottawa Valley High Schools battle for regional supremacy in 'Frozen Four' tournament
A handful of Ottawa Valley schools took a page out of the NCAA playbook on Monday to earn the right to represent the area at Regionals. Renfrew's myFM Centre hosted what St. Joseph's Catholic High Sch...
Feb 24, 2025 St. Joseph's Catholic High School's Varsity Boys celebrate their win at the Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association's "Frozen Four" tournament in Renfrew
Into the home stretch! Elections Ontario answers some common questions
We're into the final few days of the Ontario election campaign, with election day this Thursday (Feb. 27). Elections Ontario is trying to get out in front of the confusion that always surrounds electi...
Feb 24, 2025
'Significant quantity of illegal drugs': Car crashes in Renfrew after failing to stop for officers
Police say two people have been arrested and a "significant quantity of illegal drugs" seized after a single-vehicle collision in Renfrew in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 24. According to On...
Feb 24, 2025
OPP investigating overnight break-ins at drug stores in Arnprior, Carleton Place
Police in Renfrew and Lanark counties are investigating a pair of strikingly similar overnight drug store break-ins in two communities. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the first happened...
Feb 24, 2025
Vacation vibes, not home theft: OPP's top tips for keeping your place safe
As many Ontario residents head out for sunny vacations or ski trips, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are offering helpful tips to ensure your home stays safe and secure while you're away. To preve...
Feb 24, 2025
Ottawa Valley habitat violator learns million dollar lesson
A Pakenham landowner has been ordered to carry out remediation work estimated to cost a cool million dollars after destroying fish habitat on a tributary of the Indian River. Fisheries and Oceans Cana...
Feb 24, 2025 PixelsAway / Depositphotos.com
