Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
OPP investigates theft of firearms in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan Township
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break-and-enter incident that occurred at a hunt camp on Wingle Road. The theft took place between Ja...
Jan 28, 2025
County of Renfrew advocates for rural issues at 2025 ROMA Conference
Representatives from the County of Renfrew attended the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 19-21, to discuss key issues impacting rural municipalities i...
Jan 28, 2025 County of Renfrew officials attended several delegation meetings during the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto last week, including a meeting with Honourable Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Housing to discuss the concept of a Campus of Care known as Generations. Taking part in the meeting (from left) were Gwen Dombroski, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk; Jason Davis, Director of Development and Property; Councillor Anne Giardini, Community Services Committee Chair; Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon; Parliamentary Assistant Rae; Councillor James Brose, Development and Property Committee Chair; Councillor Michael Donohue, Health Committee Chair; Mike Blackmore, Director of Long-Term Care; Andrea Patrick, Director of Community Services and Chief Administrative Officer Craig Kelley. County of Renfrew photo
OPP partners with Domino's to reward positive youth behaviour
Police across the Ottawa Valley have teamed up with Domino's Pizza to recognize and reward positive youth behavior in the community. Through this new initiative, UOV OPP officers will distribute "Good...
Jan 28, 2025
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 Tuesday, Jan. 28 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Jan 28, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
'Game-changing': Province announces funding for Renfrew Victoria Hospital redevelopment project
It certainly wasn't the first time Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski was at Renfrew Victoria Hospital to make an announcement, but it was quite likely the last. The retiring politician was...
Jan 28, 2025 RVH Board chair Rob Tripp, left, joins MPP John Yakabuski at Monday's announcement.
Local police responds after "slow-roll" convoy in Arnprior and Ottawa struggles to make weekend protest
Local police have come out with a statement following a planned "slow-roll" protest over the weekend that was supposed to have a base in Arnprior. The OPP's East Region Headquarters explains that they...
Jan 28, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Ottawa Valley Biz Connect is hosting a networking breakfast at the Bonnechere Bakery and Bistro from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January...
Jan 28, 2025
Kudos All Around, As Arnprior Regional Health Celebrates CT Scan
A community success story was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Monday at Arnprior Regional Health; the CT Scan which became operational at the Hospital on December 3rd was formally unveiled. ARH CEO J...
Jan 27, 2025
OPP warns against modified snowmobile exhausts on public trails
The OPP is reminding snowmobile owners that it is illegal to modify or change the exhaust system of a snowmobile when using it on public trails. This reminder follows recent complaints from local resi...
Jan 27, 2025
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew County's junior firefighters train with OPP to strengthen community safety
Some of Renfrew County's aspiring firefighters now have some invaluable insight into the team effort that goes into keeping the Ottawa Valley safe. The Bonnechere Valley Fire Department's junior firef...
Jan 27, 2025
