Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Wednesday morning power outage in Renfrew caused by roundabout collision
A driver unfamiliar with the roundabout on O'Brien Road hit the ditch and cut power to a large area of the Town of Renfrew this morning. A white SUV sat off the road, near a hydro pole and the Renfrew...
Dec 11, 2024 (Sherry Haaima 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 Wednesday, Dec. 11 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On th...
Dec 11, 2024
Icy road conditions lead to Renfrew County school bus cancellations, schools stay open
The group overseeing Renfrew County's school buses has chosen not to risk it on our local roads today. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium says all of their services have been cancelled...
Dec 11, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Seamless transition planned as Gloria Raybone prepares to become Renfrew's new CAO
The Town of Renfrew has now made one of their most important personnel decisions in some time official. Council used their Tuesday night meeting to formally approve the hiring of incoming Chief Admini...
Dec 11, 2024
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY:Every Wednesday is Switch Wednesday at the Renfrew Public Library! Come hang after school and compete against your friends ...
Dec 11, 2024
Navigating Christmas meals with picky eaters: Expert advice for families
It's Christmastime, and families are gathering for meals. Sometimes, that means kids who are picky eaters become targets of comments from family members, even if they're well-meaning. Dietitian Emily ...
Dec 11, 2024
COMMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Haley Station Firefighters gear up for 'A Christmas in Haley's' - a day of family fun and giving
The firefighters of Haley Station are ready to put a festive twist on an event that proved to be a fan favourite earlier this year. Lieutenant Nathan Jahn of the Haley Station Firefighters' Associatio...
Dec 10, 2024
Novemburger Campaign served up success from local communities!
United Way East Ontario's first annual Novemburger campaign may have ended, but its positive impact continues to resonate throughout the community. During the month of November, 16 restaurants across ...
Dec 10, 2024 Local restauranteurs, United Way East Ontario staff and supporters gathered at GBurger on Elgin Street in Ottawa to celebrate United Way’s first annual Novemburger.
Watch out for these holiday scams: How to safeguard your shopping and donations
There are plenty of people willing to take advantage of the holidays to get what they want. Local police say an increase in travel, shopping, and celebrations over the busy holiday season means reside...
Dec 10, 2024
Big leadership change at Renfrew Victoria Hospital as CEO Julia Boudreau retires
A big shake-up is on the way at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, as President and CEO Julia Boudreau has decided to retire. In a memo to RVH staff obtained by myFM/Oldies News, provincially appointed hospit...
Dec 10, 2024
