Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: 96.1 myFM's Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show presented by BerryLane returns to the myFM Centre May 1st and 2nd! Over 7...
May 01, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Volunteers raring to get back to work on Camp Legewade
This past Saturday (April 25) myFM reporters attended Camp Legewade's work day to hear what needs to get done ahead of the opening date on June 1 this year. While that date is creeping up, camp chair ...
Apr 30, 2026 Mik Horvath/MBC
Tragically Hip honour adds meaning to Paul Langlois' Ottawa Valley shows
Tragically Hip guitarist Paul Langlois will have something to celebrate when he makes a stop in the Ottawa Valley. Langlois will perform at the Neat Cafe in Burnstown for two shows on May 15 and 16, j...
Apr 30, 2026 (Neat Cafe photo)
CFWD expands workforce services into Renfrew and Lanark Counties
The Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) is expanding its Local Board services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to include Renfrew and Lanark counties. The organization will continue to serve its exis...
Apr 30, 2026
Downtown Renfrew BIA gets a visit from Queen's Park
Back on Tuesday, April 7, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault visited the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area's (DRBIA) office, alongside Nina Tangri, minister of small business. Accor...
Apr 30, 2026 Denault speaks to the DRBIA | Photo Credit: DRBIA
Renfrew County primary care wait times expected to drop as provincial target nears
Patients in Renfrew County are expected to see shorter waits for primary care as the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team approaches a key provincial milestone. The health team, one of more than 50 acros...
Apr 30, 2026
Quyon Ferry running steady despite flood risks on the Ottawa River
Business has been steady for the Quyon Ferry despite uncertain spring conditions along the Ottawa River. Part-owner Ralph McColgan says the ferry has been running without issue since opening in late M...
Apr 30, 2026 The Quyon Ferry is still open despite flood concerns along the Ottawa River. (Quyon Ferry photo)
Two commercial vehicles pulled off road during OPP safety blitz
Police were keeping a very close eye on commercial vehicles late last week in Bonnechere Valley township. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP partnered with the Ministry of Transportation to conduct an enforc...
Apr 30, 2026
Thefts from vehicles on the increase in Arnprior area
Police are warning the public about an increase in thefts from vehicles in the Arnprior area. According to Renfrew OPP, officers have responded to multiple reports of vehicles being entered recently a...
Apr 30, 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, April 30th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR MacEwen, Madawas...
Apr 30, 2026
