Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Cold temperatures couldn't freeze out 16th annual Cobden Civitan ice fishing tournament
Frigid conditions could not deter anglers from breaking the ice along Muskrat Lake over the weekend. The Cobden Civitan Club welcomed contestants to the 16th Annual Cobden Ice Fishing Tournament on Sa...
Feb 09, 2026 (Cobden Civitan Club photo)
OPP warn of bank investigator scam following $4,000 loss in Ottawa Valley
Ontario Provincial Police in the Upper Ottawa Valley are investigating after a resident of the Petawawa area lost more than $4,000 in what officers describe as a "bank investigator" scam. Police say v...
Feb 09, 2026 Photo Credit: OPP
PRIDE OF THE NATION: Paul Poirier and Piper Gilles
A pair of Canadians are hoping that third time's a charm on the Olympic stage. Paul Poirier and Piper Gilles are four-time world championship medallists in ice dance who have competed at two Olympic G...
Feb 09, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Walk With Papa Aims to Raise $25K for Hospital Eye Care
Beachburg's Russell Mackay, aka "Papa," is once again stepping out for a cause, inviting residents to take part in Walk With Papa, a fundraising event scheduled for Feb. 22 in support of the Pembroke ...
Feb 08, 2026
Shawville hits pause on Winter Carnival, eyes better weather
Shawville's Mayor says the forecast has played part in halting the community's plans for winter fun- for now. Bill McCleary tells myFM News that their winter carnival, slated to take over the local ar...
Feb 06, 2026 Kids gather around the bonfire for some marshmallow roasting at the Shawville Winter Carnival (Municipality of Shawville photo)
Your say on spending: Horton Township holds special budget meeting February 10th
Horton Township is among communities across Renfrew County set to give the public their say on proposed spending for 2026. Their annual budget will be the topic of discussion on Tuesday, February 10th...
Feb 06, 2026
Cobden resident charged with impaired driving in Mississippi Mills
A 65-year-old Cobden resident is facing impaired driving charges following an incident in Mississippi Mills Township earlier this week. Ontario Provincial Police say an off-duty officer observed a veh...
Feb 06, 2026
Icy conditions remain after Downtown Renfrew watermain break repaired
Town officials say repairs to a watermain break that flooded part of downtown Renfrew on Thursday night have been completed. As originally reported by myFM News, the break, which public works staff no...
Feb 06, 2026 OCWA staff locating the source of the break | Mik Horvath/MBC
Cold warning issued as wind chills near minus 35 overnight
Environment Canada issued a Yellow Cold Warning for parts of eastern Ontario as a prolonged period of dangerous cold is expected tonight into Saturday morning. Forecasters say wind chills near minus 3...
Feb 06, 2026
School bus note for Zone 4 - Madawaska
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium reports: Zone 4 Madawaska area transportation services have been impacted due to whiteout conditions, many routes are cancelled. Isolated delays are ...
Feb 06, 2026
