Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Protect your baby as a new RSV immunization program launches
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is launching a new immunization program this fall to protect infants and high-risk children from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. RSV is...
Oct 28, 2024
Last Minute Application
McNab-Braeside Township Council has had two Special Meetings on a McNab Central Ball fields application- the most recent concluding just before 10AM this morning, with a looming application deadline o...
Oct 28, 2024
Public assistance needed: wanted federal offender Kevin Okrah
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is seeking help from the public to locate Kevin Okrah, a federal offender with a Canada-wide warrant due to a breach of his Statutory Release. O...
Oct 28, 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 Monday, Oct. 28 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
Oct 28, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Police warn ATV riders about helmets, alcohol after weekend patrol in Renfrew County
Local police are warning ATV riders to be vigilant about wearing helmets and holding off on alcohol while operating their machines. The Ontario Provincial Police SAVE (Snow-Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicl...
Oct 28, 2024 (OPP photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: ALL MONTH: The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's Put Your Breast Foot Forward Virtual Walk begins on Oct. 1! The Foundation ...
Oct 28, 2024
Report says 40 per cent of Ontario small businesses have had direct experience with crime in the past year
The share of Ontario small businesses directly affected by community safety issues has increased significantly in the last year, jumping from 24 per cent in 2023 to 40 per cent in 2024, finds a new re...
Oct 28, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Revamped Renfrew chamber of commerce awards a chance to celebrate best in business
This year's Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce awards had a fresh format and title - the Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards - and by all accounts, the evening was a resounding success. More than...
Oct 27, 2024 Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce president Laurie Wichers-Schreur presents MBC President Jon Pole with the President's Award. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Road to the World Juniors Intersects Arnprior
It's been in the works since May 2024, but was only finalized with an announcement last Thursday (October 24th): Arnprior will be hosting Team Latvia from December 13th-23rd, as it prepares for the II...
Oct 27, 2024
Enthusiasm Not Dampened for Arnprior Witches Walk
There were some glitches for the witches Saturday in Arnprior. The new online registration system crashed, as too many people had been trying to use it- and "Hailstorm-maelstrom, it can rain and then ...
Oct 27, 2024
