Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Canada Post strike costs Canadian small businesses $76 million per day: CFIB
The Canada Post strike, now two weeks in, has cost the small- and medium-sized business sector at least $765 million or $76.6 million each business day. At this rate, if the strike is not immediately ...
Dec 02, 2024
Renfrew Wolves trade leadership for future with Joshua Penney deal to Rockland Nationals
The Renfrew Wolves are signaling a look to the future as they trade away another core piece of their roster. The Wolves announced on Monday afternoon that captain Joshua Penney has been dealt to the R...
Dec 02, 2024 Joshua Penney (center) alongside a pair of flag bearers for the Renfrew Wolves
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, Dec. 2 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Ru...
Dec 02, 2024
Cyber Monday deals come with risks: OPP warns of porch theft and fake sites
It's Cyber Monday, and while this weekend might have had people out and about shopping - today many are doing a lot of shopping from the comfort of their own home. Constable Andrew Gamble says that me...
Dec 02, 2024
Canada Post's latest proposal aims to break impasse with striking workers
Canada Post has presented the union representing striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements. A statement issued by Canada Post yesterday over the weekend said it includes ...
Dec 02, 2024
Renfrew County honours local heroes with 2024 Community Service Awards
The recipient of the individual award was Dan Poole from Whitewater Region. Nominated by Kathy Black, Poole has dedicated countless hours to raising awareness and educating the public about water mana...
Dec 02, 2024 Dan Poole (centre) of Whitewater Region was honoured with a 2024 Warden’s Community Service Award in the in the individual category. Also taking part in the presentation (from left) were Councillor James Brose, chair of the Development and Property Committee; Kathy Black, who nominated Mr. Poole for the award; Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon and County Councillor Neil Nicholson. County of Renfrew photo
The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. Stuff to do: TODAY: The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation are hosting a must-attend Career and Entrepreneurship Fair from 11:00 a.m. to ...
Dec 02, 2024
Ontario proposes $77M relief for municipalities to offset rising OPP costs
The Ontario government plans to provide over $77 million in financial relief to municipalities to address the rising costs of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services. The investment, targeting predom...
Dec 02, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 'Super excited': Boston Pizza Renfrew opens Monday, Dec. 2
The wait is over - Boston Pizza Renfrew is opening its doors on Monday, Dec. 2. The restaurant, located in the former Flamingo building on O'Brien Road, was bustling with activity in preparation for o...
Dec 01, 2024 Shams Kaddoura is the general manager of Boston Pizza Renfrew. (Sherry Haaima photo)
This week's top stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. MacKay Manor Inc and its community partners are getting $1.8 million in federal funding to expand and integr...
Dec 01, 2024
