Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Winter is coming! Operation Snowsuit is helping local kids stay warm
The Renfrew County Community Poverty Action Network (CPAN) is gearing up for another winter with its Operation Snowsuit program. Tony Jacyno, representing the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Prin...
Oct 16, 2024
'Warm smile and friendly chats': Renfrew mourns loss of Greg Utronki
Renfrew's business community has lost a pillar and many have lost a friend with the recent death of Greg Utronki, owner of Al Utronki's Appliance & TV. "Greg will always be remembered for his warm...
Oct 16, 2024 (Zohr Funeral Home photo)
Trojan horse protest to highlight concerns over Ontario hospital funding cuts
It's not something you expect to see outside your local hospital every day. A 15-foot-tall trojan horse will tour through Renfrew County on October 28th, stopping outside Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Pe...
Oct 16, 2024
'Young child later died from their injuries': Charges laid in May crash on 417 near Carp Road
A 25-year-old woman is facing a charge of careless driving causing death and two counts of careless driving causing bodily harm following an investigation into a May crash on Highway 417 west, near Ca...
Oct 16, 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, Oct. 16 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On th...
Oct 16, 2024
Job Fair this Thursday in Arnprior
Ottawa Valley job seekers, take note, there's an upcoming event you should know about! Pillar5 Pharma is hosting a Job Fair in partnership with ontrac Arnprior this Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4-7 p.m. at...
Oct 16, 2024 (ontrac 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 October 1st! The Founda...
Oct 16, 2024
Have your say: upcoming health care feedback sessions across Renfrew County
Share your experiences and help improve the quality of health care services across Renfrew County. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team will begin hosting a series of community engagement sessions, g...
Oct 16, 2024 Questions and answers being answered as part of the OVOHT's Collaborative Partners Forum in March, 2023
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Art Factory all set to spread the LOVE across the Ottawa Valley and beyond
Live Love Art is Patrick John Mills' motto and he's inviting the community to share in that mission with his latest project. Mills took to social media, alongside Abby Testu, to announce the project. ...
Oct 15, 2024 Patrick John Mills and Abby Testu of the Art Factory invite the public to pick up a free LOVE sign.
Portion of Lake Clear Road closed for culvert replacement
The County of Renfrew is advising the public that a portion of Lake Clear Road in Bonnechere Valley Township will be closed beginning this week for some work on Neilson Creek Culvert. The replacement ...
Oct 15, 2024
