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: 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
Leaders stress workplace safety at Renfrew Day of Mourning event
Friends and family of people killed, injured, or made ill on the job gathered for a sombre moment in Renfrew. The Renfrew and District Labour Council was joined by town officials and community members...
Apr 28, 2026 Former Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins pays her respects at the National Day of Mourning monument in Renfrew
Minor injuries reported following Hwy. 17 and O'Brien Rd multi-vehicle collision
At approximately 4:10 p.m. this afternoon the Horton Fire Department along with emergency services were called out to a multi-vehicle collision within Horton Township by the intersection of O'Brien Ro...
Apr 28, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Busted: local personalities headed to jail for a good cause
The Renfrew Public Library's Jail and Bail fundraiser has declared which fugitives will go behind bars in early May. Hayley Heaslip, the library board's acting chairperson, has released a series of wa...
Apr 28, 2026
UPDATE: Wildfire being controlled near Hurds Lake as wildfire season begins in Ottawa Valley
UPDATE: As of 5:05 on Wednesday, April 29th, the wildfire near Hurds Lake is being held by firefighters on the scene. --- Forest fire season is officially underway in the Ottawa Valley. An active wild...
Apr 28, 2026
Flood barriers working in Whitewater Region
Flood barriers have been installed along a stretch of roadway at risk of flooding in Whitewater Region. The yellow barriers, produced by a company called GlobalMedic, were installed on Thursday along ...
Apr 28, 2026
Jackpot for Draws for Paws Grows Past $100K ahead of final draw
With just 10 days remaining before the Grand Prize draw, the jackpot in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Spring Draws for Paws 50/50 Lottery has climbed past $100,000 and continues to grow. Ticke...
Apr 28, 2026
Explore summer living at the myFM Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show this weekend
People stopping by the myFM Centre in Renfrew can expect quite the commotion as the myFM Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show takes over this weekend. Showrunner Aline Stukart says her team will have to wo...
Apr 28, 2026
Renfrew invites community to honour workers on National Day of Mourning
The Town of Renfrew will honour workers harmed on the job with a special ceremony this afternoon. Community members are invited to join the Renfrew and District Labour Council at the Workers Memorial ...
Apr 28, 2026 (Unsplash 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 Tuesday, April 28th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Shell and Circle ...
Apr 28, 2026
