Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Local Starbucks staff help secure grant for Arnprior Food Bank
The Arnprior and District Food Bank has received a $1,400 grant from The Starbucks Foundation. Officials at the food bank say their organization was selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation...
Jul 17, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Now's the time to register for Renfrew Minor Hockey
While sports like baseball and soccer rule the dog days of summer, it's also the time for families to start thinking about getting their kids on to the ice. As reregistration for the upcoming season p...
Jul 16, 2026 Home pad of the Renfrew Timberwolves | Mik Horvath/MBC
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan's 37th annual Traditional Pow-Wow set for mid-August
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is preparing to welcome visitors for its annual traditional pow-wow in a few weeks. The 37th iteration of the yearly tradition is set to take place on Augus...
Jul 16, 2026 Photo supplied by the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
OPP warn local businesses about fraudulent letters making the rounds
The OPP is warning local business owners about some fraudulent letters that have recently been received in the area. Police say the letters contain concerning content and images and while they appear ...
Jul 16, 2026 (OPP photo, Facebook)
Local Legions prepare to celebrate 100th anniversary Friday
Friday, July 17 marks 100 years to the day that the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by a special Act of Parliament and legions all across the country have celebrations planned. At th...
Jul 16, 2026 (Renfrew Legion Branch 148 photo, facebook)
Renfrew OPP's Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Derby to go Saturday
This derby is not only a chance to catch a big Pickerel or Pike, but it's also a chance for kids to connect with local police officers in a fun and welcoming environment. The Kids, Cops and Canadian T...
Jul 16, 2026
Wildfire Update: Crews on site as blaze continues near Calabogie
UPDATE: Officials with Greater Madawaska township confirm that crews with the Ministry of Natural Resources are responding to the blaze. They add that there is no current threat to the public, nearby ...
Jul 16, 2026
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, July 16 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Canadian Tire & ...
Jul 16, 2026
Wildfire smoke prompts another air quality warning in the Ottawa Valley
Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to create issues locally. Environment Canada has placed the area under an air quality warning as the smoke lowers air quality and reduces visibility ...
Jul 16, 2026 Wildfire smoke covers Pinnacle Hill in Renfrew on June 16th, 2026 (MBC News File Photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library celebrates Ontario Historic Places week with a historic walk through town led by Heritage ...
Jul 16, 2026
