Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Ontario investing $52M into Association of Ontario Midwives
Today the Government of Ontario and the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) announced they have ratified a new three-year funding agreement based on an investment initially made on April 1, 2025. Th...
Apr 17, 2026 (Unsplash photo)
Hazardous Waster Depot opens in two weeks time
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot serving Renfrew and surrounding communities will be opening for the season starting May 2nd. Area residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at the R...
Apr 17, 2026
Denault says office tracking water levels across region amid flood concerns
The MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke says his office is closely monitoring rising water levels across the region as spring runoff continues. Billy Denault said Friday that he has been in contact wit...
Apr 17, 2026
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 Friday, April 17th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar, White La...
Apr 17, 2026
Arnprior cautions steer clear of river banks; closes section of Gillies Trail
Residents of Arnprior who dwell in flood-prone areas may be sensitive to a developing pattern. The Town of Arnprior has closed a section of Gillies Trail (Waterfront Trail) due to overland flooding. T...
Apr 17, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. THIS MONTH: The Renfrew County 4-H Ag Rangers - Club to Club Exchange is hosting a spaghetti supper and will offer a trivia ...
Apr 17, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Tennis, anyone? Renfrew Tennis Club ready to welcome new members this weekend
Renfrew's tennis club will hold serve as they welcome new and returning players this weekend. Club Treasurer Nancy Saumure tells myFM in the Morning that preparations for the upcoming season will get ...
Apr 16, 2026 (Photo: Town of Renfrew)
Camp Legewade needs volunteers for June reopening
A well-established campground in the Ottawa Valley needs the helping hands of the community to reopen. Since the covid lockdown days, Camp Legewade on Hurds Lake in Greater Madawaska has been closed, ...
Apr 16, 2026 Sara Luker has already started to work on the dining hall (pictured above) | Photo Credit: Camp Legewade
Renfrew County District School Board elects new student trustee
The Renfrew County District School Board has elected a new student trustee to help represent student voices at the board table. Grade 10 student Jack Couper was chosen by members of the Student Senate...
Apr 16, 2026 (Unsplash photo)
Animal rescue in Renfrew halts intake, seeks community support
A tough winter has required one local animal rescue to take a step back. Valley Animal Rescue, which looks after a temporary foster care network for local pets with the help of families and boarding f...
Apr 16, 2026
