Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
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, Nov. 12 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Nov 12, 2024
Canada Post faces potential strike as CUPW rejects latest contract offer
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post, affecting both urban and rural bargaining units. If no agreement is reached, workers will be in a legal s...
Nov 12, 2024
What Renfrew County construction projects are ongoing in November?
The season is winding down but there are still a number of ongoing construction projects in Renfrew County. Among the ongoing projects are: County Road 37/ Murphy Road, Petawawa - The reconstruction o...
Nov 12, 2024 Among the completed construction projects in Renfrew County is County Road 512 (Foymount Road) at McCauley Mountain Road in Bonnechere Valley Township. (County of Renfrew photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: If you've always wanted to try Dungeons & Dragons, but you don't want to be the only newbie, The Renfrew Public Librar...
Nov 12, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Legion's moving Remembrance Day ceremony draws strong community support
Renfrew's strong history of support for Remembrance Day continued on Monday. Renfrew Legion spokesperson Debbie McDermid says that it was encouraging to see residents pack around the Low Square Cenota...
Nov 11, 2024
Navigating deer hunting season in Renfrew County: key rules and areas to avoid
Renfrew County's many forests are bustling with activity as deer hunting season is underway. Local hunters should note that while they are allowed on Renfrew County Forest tracts, the county asks that...
Nov 11, 2024
Renfrew Wolves dedicate game to veterans, fans treated to a solemn and celebratory evening
The Renfrew Wolves turned to a member of staff to bring a solemn tone to an exciting night. That's Assistant Coach Hamish Fraser playing Amazing Grace ahead of the Wolves' game against the Pembroke Lu...
Nov 11, 2024 Sgt. Major Streska, a current CAF member and Comrade President Greg Walbeck of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 perform the ceremonial puck drop on Saturday, November 9th.
'I tip my hat to military spouses and families': myFM's Laura Earl shares unique journey
Remembrance Day is a time to pause and reflect on those who have served our country. One piece of the story that is often forgotten is the impact on the families of brave heroes, who also make many sa...
Nov 11, 2024
Father of Truth and Reconciliation Murray Sinclair dead at 73
The Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, father of Truth and Reconciliation, has died. A member of the Peguis First Nation, Sinclair became the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba, and in 2009, was appo...
Nov 11, 2024
Renfrew parishioners share remembrances of war on the homefront
Each year, Renfrew's Kurt Johnson has worked on Remembrance Day projects at local churches, including his own - Trinity-St. Andrew's (TSA) United Church. This year, Johnson, who recently received a co...
Nov 11, 2024 A newspaper clipping outlining Hilda Toner's heroic efforts during the Almonte Train Wreck. (The Ottawa Journal)
