Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew hosts Indigenous teachings and celebrations as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Mayor of Renfrew says the embracing the bond between the town and local First Nations groups is essential as the town develops. Tom Sidney and other town representatives will honour the National D...
Sep 29, 2024 Renfrew residents join in a social round dance at the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event on September 30th, 2023.
What you were reading: This week's top stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories: The OPP has confirmed that a kayaker missing since last week has suffered the worst possible outcome. Tragic outco...
Sep 29, 2024
'Respected community leader': Town of Renfrew mourns former police chief Jim McBain
Former Renfrew police chief James (Jim) McBain made significant contributions to the town and his legacy will remain a part of the town's history, says Mayor Tom Sidney Saturday, the town issued a sta...
Sep 28, 2024
'The 48 Weekend Edition': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning! Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours. Renfrew County Ribfest is back Sept. 27 to 29 at Pembroke Waterfront Park. Enjoy three straight days of great food, l...
Sep 28, 2024
'Will be deeply missed': Arnprior lowers flags upon death of long-time bylaw officer James McBain
Tributes are beginning to pour in following the death of James (Jim) McBain, owner and operator of Municipal Law Enforcement Services and the former chief of Renfrew's former town police force. McBain...
Sep 27, 2024
Ontario standardized literacy test scores down, math results steady or improving
Fewer Ontario students in grades 3 and 6 are meeting the provincial standard in reading and writing compared to last year, while math scores are steady or slightly improving - though still low - accor...
Sep 27, 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 Friday, Sept. 27 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the ...
Sep 27, 2024
Urgent: Police need public's help to find missing Brandun in Arnprior
Police in Arnprior are reaching out to the community to find a missing person. They describe 31-year-old Brandun as 5'7 and 120 lbs. with a thin build, short brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a blue bal...
Sep 27, 2024
Grant Deme needs your help
One of our own, Grant Deme needs a new liver or his life will be cut short. He's raising awareness for the living donor list in Ontario for himself, and others in the same position. Over 1,000 living ...
Sep 27, 2024
Meet the Wolves: Josh Penney
Stats Position/#: Forward/5 Shoots: Right Height: 5'11" Weight: 170 lbs Born: 2005-08-25 Birthplace: Sterling, Scotland Resides: Odessa, Ontario Bio Born in Scotland, Josh grew up playing hockey in Br...
Sep 27, 2024
