Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
OSPCA shares essential tips to keep pets safe during fireworks
Fireworks can be very scary for pets, which is why the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging the public to take extra precautions to help prevent lost pet during the long weekend. Unexpected loud ...
Jun 28, 2024
Lecce visits riding to announce $162-million investment in Chenaux Generating Station
It's an investment expected to create local jobs and provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to fuel an ambitious growth plan in Ontario - $162 million to refurbish the Chenaux Generating Station. ...
Jun 28, 2024 Minister of Energy and Electrification Stephen Lecce speaks at a press event as MPP John Yakabuski and OPG workers look on. (Sherry Haaima photo)
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
The Canada Day long weekend is upon us and if you're hitting the road, check out this story. The price of fuel in Renfrew appears to be considerably lower this morning than at stations in Arnprior (hi...
Jun 28, 2024
Paint a rock for Renny Saturday at the Art Factory
Would you like to make a special creation to add to Renny, Renfrew's rock snake, a creation started by Renfrew County Voices? The Art Factory is hosting a rock painting event on Saturday, June 29, fro...
Jun 28, 2024
Watch Sports History Being Made in Braeside
Tonight (Friday) at 6PM, you're encouraged to be on hand as History is made at the JAG Centre in Braeside. The community's own 6 foot 6 centreman Dean Letourneau learned to skate right next door. &nbs...
Jun 28, 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 Sheila at the Renfrew Public Library this Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a classic paint night party - she'll...
Jun 28, 2024
McNab/Braeside summer safety celebration launches Canada Day long weekend
The Ottawa Valley kicks off the long weekend with some Friday fun in McNab/Braeside. The township will put safety first at their Summer Safety barbeque at their municipal complex on Russett Drive, wit...
Jun 28, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Celebrate Canada Day in Renfrew with full-day fun at Ma-te-Way Park!
The only reason to leave this year's Canada Day festivities in Renfrew is if you've had your fill. The town's programs specialist, Janyne Fraser, says they have taken local feedback on Canada Day to h...
Jun 27, 2024 Councilors John McDonald and Clint McWhirter getting ready to grill during the Town of Renfrew's Canada Day celebrations in 2023 (Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew)
MBC awards annual Community First Scholarship
My Broadcasting Corporation has handed out its annual Community First Scholarship. Ella Tettemer is from Renfrew and will be attending Queen's University in the fall and is enrolled in the Biochemistr...
Jun 27, 2024 Renfrew's Ella Tettemer, who won the myFM Community First Scholarship last year
myFM Centre no longer a blank canvas as town teams up with local artist
The first of hopefully many vibrant new additions to the myFM Centre is coming courtesy of a local artist. The front entrance to the arena's newly expanded space will soon feature a work of art donate...
Jun 27, 2024 "The 5 Hearts" by Patrick John Mills, soon to be a permanent feature at the myFM Centre.
