Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
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
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, Feb. 24 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
Feb 24, 2025
Have your say: Renfrew town budget survey focuses on essential services
Renfrew is preparing to break out the ledgers and set its budget for 2025, and your help is needed to set the bottom line. Town staff have put together a survey asking residents what services matter m...
Feb 24, 2025
Want to know more about Renfrew County's first-ever Transportation Master Plan?
The County of Renfrew is hosting a Public Information Centre on Feb. 25 about its first-ever Transportation Master Plan (TMP). Officials say the county has experienced a 3.9 per cent growth in populat...
Feb 24, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TOMORROW: Free Community Luncheon, Trinity-St. Andrew's United, 291 Plaunt St. S. February menu is "Heart Health Month" - chili with cornbread...
Feb 24, 2025
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Last chance to sweeten the day for animals in need on Cupcake Day!
Don't miss out-hop on the baking bus and sweeten the day for animals in need! This is your last chance to get in on this year's Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA. Let's bake, donate, and make a paw-sit...
Feb 24, 2025
