Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Willis College expands successful PSW training program to meet Ottawa Valley care needs
A new program that's already filling a need in the Ottawa Valley's long-term care homes is doing so well, they're ready for a second run. Willis College's Arnprior branch is ready to take in new appli...
Dec 02, 2024 SimpleFoto / Depositphotos.com
Town of Renfrew offering free clinics, fitness and dance classes in December
Hey Ottawa Valley residents, want to try out a class or activity before committing? The Town is offering a variety of free clinics, fitness, and dance classes to give you a chance to try before commit...
Dec 02, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Canada Post strike costs Canadian small businesses $76 million per day: CFIB
The Canada Post strike, now two weeks in, has cost the small- and medium-sized business sector at least $765 million or $76.6 million each business day. At this rate, if the strike is not immediately ...
Dec 02, 2024
Renfrew Wolves trade leadership for future with Joshua Penney deal to Rockland Nationals
The Renfrew Wolves are signaling a look to the future as they trade away another core piece of their roster. The Wolves announced on Monday afternoon that captain Joshua Penney has been dealt to the R...
Dec 02, 2024 Joshua Penney (center) alongside a pair of flag bearers for the Renfrew Wolves
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. 2 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Ru...
Dec 02, 2024
Cyber Monday deals come with risks: OPP warns of porch theft and fake sites
It's Cyber Monday, and while this weekend might have had people out and about shopping - today many are doing a lot of shopping from the comfort of their own home. Constable Andrew Gamble says that me...
Dec 02, 2024
Canada Post's latest proposal aims to break impasse with striking workers
Canada Post has presented the union representing striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements. A statement issued by Canada Post yesterday over the weekend said it includes ...
Dec 02, 2024
Renfrew County honours local heroes with 2024 Community Service Awards
The recipient of the individual award was Dan Poole from Whitewater Region. Nominated by Kathy Black, Poole has dedicated countless hours to raising awareness and educating the public about water mana...
Dec 02, 2024 Dan Poole (centre) of Whitewater Region was honoured with a 2024 Warden’s Community Service Award in the in the individual category. Also taking part in the presentation (from left) were Councillor James Brose, chair of the Development and Property Committee; Kathy Black, who nominated Mr. Poole for the award; Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon and County Councillor Neil Nicholson. County of Renfrew photo
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation are hosting a must-attend Career and Entrepreneurship Fair from 11:00 a.m. to ...
Dec 02, 2024
Ontario proposes $77M relief for municipalities to offset rising OPP costs
The Ontario government plans to provide over $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to address the rising costs of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services. The investment, targeting predom...
Dec 02, 2024
