Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News

'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. The Mad River Paddle Company, 1020 Madawaska St in Greater Madawaska, invites you to a unique and rejuvenat...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 03, 2024

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Annual Hospice Renfrew Golf Classic: play golf, support care, win big!
Hospice Renfrew is teeing up an amazing opportunity to help them keep end-of-life care close to home. Director Kevin Cherry gives us the details on their annual Hospice Golf Classic. The hospice is al...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024 Hospice Renfrew provides palliative care free of charge and is staffed 24/7.

RCCDSB budget emphasizes mental health, literacy, and faith in 2024-25 plan
The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board says their budget for the upcoming school year puts the focus on student readiness, mental health, math and literacy supports, special education, and ...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

10th annual Jason Blaine Celebrity Charity Golf Classic surpasses $1 million fundraising mark
2024 has been a huge milestone for local country music star Jason Blaine and his fundraising efforts. This year marked the 10th annual Jason Blaine Celebrity Charity Golf Classic and Pembroke's hometo...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

School Libraries at Risk: OSLA Pushes Back Against Ministry of Education Cuts
The Ontario School Library Association is worried libraries will be left behind with recent changes by the Ministry of Education. OSLA President Wendy Burch Jones put it bluntly. The OSLA are in talks...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

New tow truck requirements kick in, as province takes oversight of troubled industry
The Ontario government says it is cracking down on fraudulent tow truck drivers with a new certification requirement it calls a first among Canada's provinces. Effective July 1, tow truck drivers will...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

Ottawa Valley commuters: River Road construction begins, lane reductions in effect
After a long weekend off, construction crews working on county roads head back to work. The County of Renfrew's Public Works Department is warning residents and commuters going through Horton that the...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

Renfrew Victoria Hospital promises continued excellence in patient care amid supervision
Renfrew Victoria Hospital says they'll be working closely with a government-appointed supervisor for the time being. The Ministry of Health announced late last week that Altaf Stationwala would join t...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024

'Heavy heart': Family, friends, community in mourning after sudden death of Ottawa Valley restaurateur
Condolences are pouring in today following the sudden death of Mark Van Rijswijk, co-owner and operations manager of the new Final Score Sports Bar in Renfrew. "It's with a heavy heart that we have to...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024 Mark Van Rijswijk 1975-2024 (Final Score Sports Bar photo)

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
If you're headed to the pumps today, here's a story you should check out. The price of fuel in Renfrew continues to be listed considerably lower this morning than at stations in Arnprior, Pembroke and...
myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staff Jul 02, 2024
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