Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
School bus talks stall in Renfrew County again, disruptions continue
Contract discussions between Renfrew County school boards and bus companies have failed, prolonging transportation disruptions. The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) and school bo...
Oct 03, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Renfrew and Arnprior unite to support Special Olympics during Law Enforcement Torch Run
Police in Renfrew and Arnprior are looking back fondly on their race through both towns late last week. Local OPP officers took part in the annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympic...
Oct 03, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's Put Your Breast Foot Forward Virtual Walk begins on O...
Oct 03, 2024
Equipment malfunction causes blue bin recycling delays in Renfrew
There might be a few more Renfrew homes with blue bins on the curb than usual today. Town staff have sent out a notice explaining that an equipment malfunction caused delays for the crew handling blue...
Oct 03, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Community Living Renfrew County South celebrates 60th anniversary with Unity Run
Community Living Renfrew County South will revisit an old favourite as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations. Executive Director Jennifer Lavalee says there is still time for the community to si...
Oct 02, 2024 Daxiao_Productions / Depositphotos.com
Construction season wrap-up: road detours in Renfrew for Dominion and Eighth Streets
Road crews in Renfrew have begun a few final projects with the hopes of finishing before the end of construction season. Work on Dominion Street between Hall Avenue and Quarry Avenue got underway earl...
Oct 02, 2024
Get involved this October: walk or run for breast cancer awareness with RVH
You get to choose when, where, and with whom you support breast cancer awareness this month. Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's "Put Your BREAST Foot Forward" 5km Walk and Run returns, raising fun...
Oct 02, 2024 (Photo Credit: RVH Foundation)
Ontario teacher shortage to worsen in 2027, ministry document warns
Ontario is staring down a teacher shortage as retirements and student enrolment are both on the rise, and the Ministry of Education expects the situation will start to get even worse in 2027. The warn...
Oct 02, 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. 2 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Oct 02, 2024
'The 48': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town in the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation's Put Your Breast Foot Forward Virtual Walk begins on O...
Oct 02, 2024
