Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 'Perfect idea': Renfrew kid sees success with beverage business
When life handed 10-year-old Chase Beaudoin of Renfrew lemons, he really did make lemonade. With summer stretched out before him, he and a friend were wondering how they could earn a little spending c...
Aug 11, 2024 Chase Beaudoin's summer lemonade venture has helped him buy a pet fish named Mango and a new video game controller. (Sherry Haaima 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: A group of Renfrew Victoria Hospital donors wants officials there to know that an ongoing provincial investigation...
Aug 11, 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. The Downtown Renfrew BIA brings you the Dog Days of Summer, a special sales event along Raglan Street in Re...
Aug 10, 2024
'$107 million': OLG issues jackpot alert for Aug. 9
There's s $70 million jackpot plus an estimated $37 million in Maxmillions available to be won tonight (Aug. 9) in OLG's Lotto Max draw. "That's $107 million in top LOTTO MAX prizing!" reads a press r...
Aug 09, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Split the Pot Prize Opportunities Growing
Here we go again! Another opportunity to help Ontario Hospitals and share in big prize money. Split the Pot Lottery is back with More Prizes, More Winners and More Impact. From August 7th to September...
Aug 09, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Happy Friday! Here's our daily look at the price of fuel at stations across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, Aug. 9, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARN...
Aug 09, 2024
Renfrew County and District Health Unit's free dental screenings a hit with local parents
Our local health unit says response to a new pilot project for dental screenings has been all smiles. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is in the middle of offering free visual inspections w...
Aug 09, 2024 pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
'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. The Downtown Renfrew BIA brings you the Dog Days of Summer, a special sales event along Raglan Street in Re...
Aug 09, 2024
Barry's Bay welcomes Taste of the Valley market this weekend
Barry's Bay is set to host the first Taste of the Valley vendor market of the season next Saturday, August 10. This popular event, which celebrates the agricultural and artisanal products of Renfrew C...
Aug 09, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Ottawa Valley Reptile and Plant Expo set for Sunday in Renfrew
Geckos, snakes and invertebrates, oh my! Find those and more at the Ottawa Valley Reptile and Plant Expo this Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Renfrew Armouries. Quentin Sprunt, owner of Greenspace Geckos in De...
Aug 08, 2024 Ottawa Valley Reptile and Plant Expo organizers Quentin Sprunt and Madison Burelle are joined by their: Sinaloan Milk Snake named Milky; Anery Corn Snake named Checkers and Lindsey, the Lily White Crested Gecko. (Quentin Sprunt photo)
