Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrew County health unit warns public about 'venomous' caterpillar
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is warning the public about a species of caterpillar that people should not touch. "The Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar is a venomous caterpillar that may ...
Sep 25, 2024 Contact with the Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar can cause reactions similar to poison ivy. (RCDHU photo)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Enjoy local brews at Renfrew's Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival this Saturday
Renfrew's Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is expected to bring some cozy vibes to Low Square. Town Programs Specialist Janyne Fraser invites you to center of town this Saturday, September 28th, fro...
Sep 24, 2024 The 2025 Renfrew Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is expected to attract 1500-2000 patrons. Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
'Constructive and informative': Negotiations continue between Renfrew County bus operators/consortium
Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium general manager Justin Jeffrey says Monday's meeting with the region's bus operators was "constructive and informative." An update Tuesday reported that ...
Sep 24, 2024
Early morning closures at Renfrew Town Hall and other services this Wednesday
A early morning meeting will cause a few municipal services to close down on Wednesday morning. Renfrew's Town Hall, Public Library, Landfill, and the myFM Centre will be closed from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m....
Sep 24, 2024
Officials eye land near Visitor Information Centre for future Renfrew hotel
With the recent completion of the Town of Renfrew's Hotel Feasibility Study and submission of the final report, the economic development committee has given the nod to its preferred location. The matt...
Sep 24, 2024 (Town of Renfrew photo)
Local police seeking answers following deadly motorcycle accident near Calabogie
Police in Renfrew are trying to figure out what happened to cause a fatal crash in the area of County Road 508 over the weekend. Officers were sent to Centennial Lake Road in Greater Madawaska at arou...
Sep 24, 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 Tuesday, Sept. 24 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the...
Sep 24, 2024
Seeds Of Success: Kyle Hodgins of Maplehodge Farms
Shawville's Maplehodge Farms is no stranger to the delicate balance of technology and tradition found at many of the Ottawa Valley and Pontiac region's many family-owned farmsteads. Kyle Hodgins says ...
Sep 24, 2024 From left: Mary and Paul Hodgins, Danielle Miller, Chloe Hodgins, Kyle Hodgins and Olivia Hodgins
'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. TODAY: Trinity St. Andrew's United Church, Plaunt Street South, hosts their free monthly Community Friendsh...
Sep 24, 2024
STILL MISSING: OPP issue video appeal in case of missing Petawawa woman Brianna Traversey
Brianna Traversey has been missing since August of last year and her family members continue to wait for answers. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently released a video appeal for information on th...
Sep 24, 2024
