Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrew County school bus services running, but delays likely due to freezing drizzle
It might not be right on time, but students across the Ottawa Valley should be able to get to school today. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says that, as of this morning, all of the...
Dec 10, 2024
Renfrew OPP Report Spike in Intimate Partner Violence
Unfortunately with all of the efforts to raise awareness of intimate partner violence, some in the community are not getting the message. The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ...
Dec 09, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's On the Clothesline Thrift Store set to close its doors Dec. 21
As the saying goes, all good things come to an end, and it appears such is the case for the On the Clothesline Thrift Store in Renfrew. With the recent untimely death of owner Sandy Gombik, who had ca...
Dec 09, 2024 On the Clothesline Thrift Store volunteer Angie Hammond, left, and Stephanie Kauffeldt, daughter of the late owner Sandy Gombik. (Sherry Haaima photo)
CNL releases Sustainability Report, highlighting key environmental and community efforts
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's leading nuclear science and technology organization, has released its 2023-2024 Sustainability Report. This annual document outlines CNL's progress in pro...
Dec 09, 2024
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP investigate after cyclist struck by object thrown from vehicle
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public's help in locating the person or people who assaulted a cyclist. On Dec. 1, around midnight, a ...
Dec 09, 2024
Invasive Species Centre warns public to check holiday decorations for harmful pests
As the holiday season approaches, the Invasive Species Centre is urging Canadians to inspect their holiday decorations, especially Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural dcor, for potential invas...
Dec 09, 2024
'Freezing rain and freezing drizzle are possible': Special weather statement in effect in Renfrew County
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all areas of Renfrew County with freezing rain and freezing drizzle are possible Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Possible hazards inc...
Dec 09, 2024
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, Dec. 9 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Ru...
Dec 09, 2024
OPP cracking down on drunk driving with RIDE checkpoints across Renfrew County
Local motorists can expect to be held to a high standard as we get closer to Christmastime. The OPP's East Region Headquarters, which oversees their detachments across Renfrew County, among others, sa...
Dec 09, 2024
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: Get active and have fun this Monday afternoon with a little indoor pickleball at the myFM Centre! Enjoy one of the fastest...
Dec 09, 2024
