Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
UPDATE: Intersection re-opened after water main break caused flooding in RCI
According to Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) custodial staff, at some time between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. yesterday (Feb. 5), water began to enter RCI's tech wing. The water flooded the intersecti...
Feb 05, 2026 The water is inside the building | Mik Horvath/MBC
Pedestrian struck on Main Street, no life-threatening injuries
Just before 3 p.m. today (Feb. 5), Renfrew OPP responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police say the pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Main street, by the Renfrew Ave...
Feb 05, 2026
Renfrew's snow plows face balancing act as road salt shortage changes de-icing strategy
Renfrew's team of snow plow operators are picking their spots as demand for road salt grows across the province. Public Works supervisor Gerard Hanniman says their ongoing plan to conserve their curre...
Feb 05, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Renfrew County Mesa HART Hub opens in Pembroke to support mental health, housing needs
A new hub for mental health, addictions and housing support services has opened in Pembroke. A grand opening ceremony for the Renfrew County Mesa HART Hub was held on Thursday, February 5th. The facil...
Feb 05, 2026 Officials cut the ribbon on the new Renfrew County Mesa Hart Hub
Delays expected as Horton Township targets Garden of Eden road upgrades
Commuters heading up Highway 17 just north of Renfrew can expect some major work to be done along the area's more popular sideroads. Horton Township has announced that significant work will be taken t...
Feb 05, 2026
Expert brings clarity and compassion to Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating disorders are often misunderstood, stigmatized, and hidden - which is why Eating Disorders Awareness Week, running February 1 to 7 across Canada, is so important. Emily Szatrowski, a registered...
Feb 05, 2026
Olympics begin in Milano Cortina as Canadian snowboarder Cameron Spalding prepares for Big Air
Just like that, the Olympics in Milano Cortina have arrived. Competition started on Wednesday with curling, and continues on Thursday with curling, women's hockey and snowboarding. Cameron Spalding is...
Feb 05, 2026
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation receives $7,500 OPG grant
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation has received a $7,500 Empowerment grant from Ontario Power Generation to support patient care at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. The funding will be used to...
Feb 05, 2026
What's good in the Valley? Don't wait for Family Day: Shawville's winter carnival starts this weekend
Winter carnival season is sweeping through communities along the Ottawa River, with one of your first chances to get out and enjoy some wintertime festivities happening this weekend. Shawville will le...
Feb 04, 2026 Kids gather around the bonfire for some marshmallow roasting at the Shawville Winter Carnival (Municipality of Shawville photo)
Disney dream on the horizon for Eganville LOTTO 6/49 winner
Eganville's Steven Zomers says "no explanation really does it justice" as he continues to process the excitement of winning one million dollars. OLG has announced that Zomers is a winner of their Gold...
Feb 04, 2026
