Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Wildfire smoke prompts another air quality warning in the Ottawa Valley
Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario continues to create issues locally. Environment Canada has placed the area under an air quality warning as the smoke lowers air quality and reduces visibility ...
Jul 16, 2026 Wildfire smoke covers Pinnacle Hill in Renfrew on June 16th, 2026 (MBC News File Photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library celebrates Ontario Historic Places week with a historic walk through town led by Heritage ...
Jul 16, 2026
Bill McCleary steps down as Shawville Mayor
Shawville will head to a by-election this fall after the resignation of Mayor Bill McCleary. McLeary confirmed to myFM News that he has officially resigned from the role following the municipality's J...
Jul 15, 2026 (Municipality of Shawville photo, website)
What's good in Renfrew? Camp Day brings Ottawa Valley together for Tim Hortons Foundation camps
Camp Day at Tim Hortons brought the people together to support underserved youth across Renfrew County and all of Canada over a few cups of coffee. Communities across the Ottawa Valley flocked to Tim'...
Jul 15, 2026 (MBC NEWS FILE PHOTO)
OPP hopes billboard will bring information that helps find a killer
If you didn't already know about the unsolved murder of Jonathan Logan, you will not be able to miss this very public appeal for information. The OPP has installed a billboard seeking information on t...
Jul 15, 2026
Renfrew County Paramedics seeking top local researchers for September symposium
If you have an idea that could improve the state of paramedicine in the Ottawa Valley, your chance to present it is coming up next month. Abstract submissions are being accepted ahead of the County of...
Jul 15, 2026 County of Renfrew Paramedic Services photo, Facebook
OPP shares what to do if you see a pet in a hot vehicle
The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding the public to call 911 if they see a pet showing signs of distress inside a hot vehicle this summer. OPP Sgt. Erin Cranton said anyone who notices an animal ...
Jul 15, 2026 sommersby / Depositphotos.com
Filling up at the pump? 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 Wednesday, July 15 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Shell and Circle K,...
Jul 15, 2026
Players vs. Umpires charity softball game scores big for Arnprior Food Bank
Softball players took to the diamond at McNab Centre Park for a pair of charity games, all in support of the Arnprior & District Food Bank. Ottawa Valley Slopitch held the first of its kind Player...
Jul 15, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Tim Hortons locations across the Ottawa Valley will host their Camp Day Fundraiser this Wednesday, July 15! 100% of t...
Jul 15, 2026
