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: The Renfrew Public Library's Love of Literature book club continues this Thursday at 6:00 pm. RPL's original evening ...
Apr 30, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Every dollar counts as Valley Animal Rescue tries to shake winter slowdown
Every dollar matters when it comes to finding a forever home for local pets. Valley Animal Rescue, a Renfrew-based operation relying on a network of foster homes across the Ottawa Valley, is taking a ...
Apr 29, 2026 Arthur the 5 year old Poodle mix is one of a few pets that Valley Animal Rescue is looking to find a forever home for. (Elora Knoll/Navi K9 photo)
MNRF extends Ottawa River flood warning and flood outlook into early May
The Ministry of Natural Resources is warning residents in parts of Renfrew County to prepare for continued high water levels as spring runoff pushes through the region. A flood warning remains in effe...
Apr 29, 2026
Hurds Lake wildfire contained as officials warn risk of further fires remains this spring
UPDATE: The MNRF downgraded the fire from "being held" to "under control" on Wednesday night. === The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says they are on top of the wildfire currently burning ...
Apr 29, 2026 MNRF Information Officer Sydney Morgan-Gervais
Why preventing sexual violence starts with everyone
May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario, and a Lanark County advocate says awareness, consent and bystander action all play a role in prevention. Erin Lee, a member of the Ontario Domestic V...
Apr 29, 2026
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP seeking assistance in recovering stolen dump trailer
According to the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP a dump trailer was stolen from a property located in the 1100 block of Pembroke Street East, in Pembroke at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Police...
Apr 29, 2026 A photo of the stolen trailer | Photo Credit: UOV OPP
Residents urged to use caution as fire calls spike in Madawaska Valley
It has been a busy start to the week for the Madawaska Valley Fire Department. After spending 24 hours containing a blaze off of Highway 62 between Barry's Bay and Combermere on Sunday and Monday, fir...
Apr 29, 2026 (Madawaska Valley Fire Department photo)
Town of Renfrew to close public facilities for all-day staff training on Thursday
Residents who need to access town staff or services in Renfrew should do it soon or risk waiting until this Friday. The town says that their facilities, including Town Hall, the Renfrew Public Library...
Apr 29, 2026 (MBC News File Photo)
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 Wednesday, April 29th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Canadian Tire &...
Apr 29, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Join the Renfrew Public Library for their after school hang! Drop in from 3:00 to 4:45 pm each Wednesday to compete o...
Apr 29, 2026
