Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Two drivers charged in early morning crash on Highway 17 in Petawawa
Two drivers are facing charges under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) after a collision involving three vehicles in Petawawa. Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial...
Nov 13, 2024
Renfrew County District Health Unit warns residents about rabies risks this fall
Not every critter you meet is one you want to get close to. The Renfrew County District Health Unit is paying special attention to rabies this fall, warning residents to immediately and thoroughly was...
Nov 13, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 13 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On th...
Nov 13, 2024
Big changes ahead as Renfrew Council learns more about east end development plan
It won't happen all at once, but there is an official vision in place for the Eastern end of Renfrew. Renfrew Town Council were led through the findings of the Renfrew East Secondary Plan on Tuesday n...
Nov 13, 2024
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: Shop for everything Christmas this Wednesday at the Opportunity Shop, inside the Arnprior Museum! Decor, wrapping, ornamen...
Nov 13, 2024
Peter Emon, Rob Weir vying for Office of the Warden of Renfrew County
For the first time in five years, there will be an election for the Renfrew County warden position. Reeve Peter Emon of the Town of Renfrew and Mayor Rob Weir of the Township of Greater Madawaska have...
Nov 13, 2024 Reeve Peter Emon of the Town of Renfrew, right, and Mayor Rob Weir of the Township of Greater Madawaska have both been nominated for the 2025 Warden’s seat.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Jessica Fay Royal Lepage, Scott's Shoe Store continue Operation Snowsuit efforts
Let's make sure no child is cold this winter. That's the motto for an annual campaign being led by Jessica Fay of Royal Lepage Realty, in partnership with Scott's Shoe Store. For the fifth year in a r...
Nov 12, 2024 Jessica Fay of Royal Lepage Realty makes a donation run during last year’s Operation Snowsuit campaign.
Local Immigration Partnership Renfrew and Lanark Counties launches online survey
Are you an immigrant or a newcomer in the Eastern Ontario Region? The Local Immigration Partnership Lanark and Renfrew Counties wants to hear from you. Local Immigration Partnership invites these resi...
Nov 12, 2024 (Local Immigration Partnership Lanark & Renfrew)
Ontario boosts support for veterans and families transitioning to civilian careers
Ontario has introduced new initiatives to help Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, veterans, and their families transition smoothly into civilian jobs, particularly in skilled trades and tech sectors...
Nov 12, 2024 David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Driver faces slew of charges after stolen vehicle crashes on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley
A Pembroke resident is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving, after police responded to a collision on Highway 17 Nov. 7. Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontar...
Nov 12, 2024
