Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's community programs attracting more participants than ever before
It might only take a quick glance to realize that more and more people are taking advantage of Renfrew's increased focus on providing an experience for locals and visitors. That's according to the Tow...
Jul 17, 2024 The 2025 Renfrew Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is expected to attract 1500-2000 patrons. Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Police pick up the pace to nab elderly speedster on Highway 60
The Killaloe Detachment is reminding motorists that aggressive driving is dangerous and a leading factor in fatal motor vehicle collisions on OPP-patrolled roads. On July 13, 2024, just before 2:00 p....
Jul 17, 2024
Renfrew Minor Baseball overcoming canteen theft thanks to supportive community
Renfrew Minor Baseball thanks the community for stepping up to the plate as they scramble to keep things running until the end of the season. The local little league organization is still trying to re...
Jul 17, 2024 Team Renfrew-1 show off their newly won B Championship medals from their End of Year Tournament at Ma-te-Way Park. (photo credit: Renfrew Minor Baseball)
Available Homes Decline As Prices Rise
Houses on offer and available home sales have continued their downward trend over the month of June on the turf of the Renfrew County Real Estate Board. Homes sold figures were off 12.2% from June 202...
Jul 17, 2024
'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. Join Sarah for Yoga in the Gardens, this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens 24 M...
Jul 17, 2024
LCBO bargaining to resume Wednesday, union says
The union representing about 10,000 striking workers at Ontario's main liquor retailer says they're heading back to the bargaining table Wednesday. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario unionized worker...
Jul 17, 2024
Keeping Up With the Valley Agricultural Festival
It's not the same event it was when it owned its own fairgrounds in uptown Arnprior, and some of the terminology has changed with the profile. Stacy Howard explains the current moniker. Balmer Island,...
Jul 16, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Tim Hortons Camp Day supporting Renfrew's youth with every sip on July 17th
This Wednesday is one of the biggest days of the year at Renfrew's Tim Hortons franchises. July 17th is Camp Day, which Renfrew franchise owners Richard and Shelly Dean describe as one of the biggest ...
Jul 16, 2024
Downtown Renfrew hosts That Summer Night: shop, dine, and win on July 18th
Businesses in Renfrew's downtown core have That Summer Night on their minds. The Downtown Renfrew BIA will host an evening of shopping, in-store specials, and fun this Thursday, July 18th, from 4:00 t...
Jul 16, 2024
Defying gravity, Airborne Petawawa completes 36 jumps towards World Record
On World Skydiving Day, Airborne Petawawa soared to new heights by successfully completing 36 jumps, contributing to an ambitious world record attempt. "We are incredibly proud of our team and the inc...
Jul 16, 2024
