Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew County, are you up for the Ribfest Corporate Challenge?
Businesses and organizations of Renfrew County, would you like to win a Ribfest barbecue party for your group? Renfrew County Ribfest organizer Dennis Nephin tells us a bit more about the upcoming eve...
Sep 08, 2024 (Billy Bones BBQ photo)
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: With school bus service a no-go for the start of the school year for English public and Catholic school boards in ...
Sep 08, 2024
'The Weekend 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. Saturday and Sunday the 169th Renfrew Fair continues. Food, fun and games, live music, agricultural exhibit...
Sep 07, 2024
Celebrate local flavors: Taste of the Valley comes to Killaloe this weekend
Taste of the Valley welcomes you to Killaloe as it continues its 2024 tour this weekend. The County of Renfrew's celebration of all things local is excited to feature more than 60 unique vendors this ...
Sep 06, 2024 The Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards will host the second Taste of the Valley event for 2024 as the vendor market takes over the municipal hall parking lot at 1 John Street Killaloe September 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. County of Renfrew photo
Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen
Convenience stores across Ontario started selling booze on Thursday as the province significantly loosened its grip on the alcohol marketplace. Corner stores are excited about the change and expect fo...
Sep 06, 2024
Ontario SPCA seeks volunteers for AnimalSmart Program to educate students
As students return to school, the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is seeking volunteers to join its AnimalSmart team and deliver humane education in local classrooms. The AnimalSmart program...
Sep 06, 2024
Save the Grove Again- the Back Story to the Story Rocking Arnprior
You've likely seen the roadside signs heralding another "Save the Grove Again" campaign that seemingly sprung up overnight- and a calming release under signature of the Town's Mayor is adding fuel to ...
Sep 06, 2024
'Very difficult situation': MPP hopes to see Renfrew County bus conflict resolved ASAP
Following a sometimes chaotic couple of days without school bus service in Renfrew County, MPP John Yakabuski described the issue as a "very difficult situation." Students across the county returned t...
Sep 06, 2024 (John Yakabuski photo)
Ottawa Valley Paralympian Jolan Wong gunning for bronze after stellar sitting volleyball run
A Renfrew County paralympian is back in a familiar position as she battles for a medal this weekend. Pembroke's Jolan Wong and the Canadian women's sitting volleyball team have one more game to play i...
Sep 06, 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. 6 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
Sep 06, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
