Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Beloved Renfrew book sale writes final chapter this weekend
This weekend marks the final chapter for a massive book sale helping our local high schools. The Renfrew Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women is hosting the 65th and final edition of...
Apr 23, 2026
Wanted suspect found with help from Renfrew OPP
Smiths Falls Police say a wanted suspect tied to a 2025 intimate partner violence investigation has been arrested with help from the Renfrew OPP. Police say a 51-year-old man was located and taken int...
Apr 23, 2026
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 Thursday, April 23rd, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar, White ...
Apr 23, 2026
Renfrew County Catholic school board director receives provincial leadership award
The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board says its director of education has received a provincial honour recognizing his leadership in Catholic education. Mark Searson was presented with the ...
Apr 23, 2026
OPP cuts record check wait times after backlog delays
The Ontario Provincial Police says processing times for online police record checks have improved significantly after months of delays. The OPP says a backlog in 2025 pushed wait times as high as 12 t...
Apr 23, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Poutine Feast opens it's 2026 season in Renfrew with four days of gravy-covered, gourmet goodness starting this Thurs...
Apr 23, 2026
Flood risk persists as province extends Ottawa Valley warning
The Ministry of Natural Resources has extended their flood warning for the Ottawa Valley. In their latest advisory, the ministry's Pembroke District, which looks after all of Renfrew County and Algonq...
Apr 22, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Gravy lovers rejoice: Poutine Feast rolls Into Renfrew this Thursday
Renfrew is going to get first dibs on the gravy-covered goodness that is Poutine Feast this weekend. A touring caravan featuring some of the best chip trucks in Ontario will kick off its 2026 tour thi...
Apr 22, 2026 Lobster Poutine from Fat Les's Chip Stand, featuring mounds of lobster meat and a creamy hollandaise sauce
Past flood lessons helping Horton residents through latest high water
Horton's mayor says the community deserves a lot of credit this spring for taking lessons learned from past flooding to heart. Daina Proctor says residents are doing what they do best by rallying arou...
Apr 22, 2026 Horton residents preparing sandbags for the community. (Horton Township photo)
Ottawa Valley awaits flood forecast update as water levels steady
Water levels along the Ottawa River are stabilizing as communities prepare for the next update on potential flooding. The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board is expected to release the latest updat...
Apr 22, 2026
