Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Strengthening Care: Ontario assigns new supervisor to oversee Renfrew Victoria Hospital
The provincial government will be sending someone to help out at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Ontario has appointed Altaf Stationwala as the hospital's new supervisor to "strengthen its governance, acco...
Jun 27, 2024 Photo Credit: www.renfrewhosp.com
St. Joseph's High School celebrates resilient graduates with roses, awards, and faith
The graduating class of St. Joseph's Catholic High School will make one more appearance at the school on Thursday evening. 90 students, led by valedictorian Andrew Coyne, will be celebrated with a com...
Jun 27, 2024 St. Joes Valedictorian Andrew Coyne
'Recognize him for eternity': Community support for Renfrew developer swells at Mack Wilson Park dedication
It was a testament to the impact he had on the Town of Renfrew. More than 100 people gathered Tuesday for the dedication of Mack Wilson Memorial Park in the Hunter Gate subdivision, one of the many de...
Jun 27, 2024 Mack’s son Jim Wilson emceed Tuesday's park dedication ceremony, and his daughters Susan and Julie helped with the unveiling of the sign and plaque.
Downtown Renfrew BIA gathering outside opinions on a new look
The Downtown Renfrew BIA is ready to freshen it's look, and wants a little help. The BIA has tabbed two of it's member businesses to create a rebranding as the celebrate its recent restructuring. They...
Jun 27, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Is it time to fill up your car? The listed fuel prices in Arnprior appear to be significantly higher than other stations in the Ottawa Valley with Renfrew's prices continuing to be the lowest. We've c...
Jun 27, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Ontario announces automatic licence plate renewals
The Ontario government says drivers in good standing won't have to worry about renewing their licence plates starting on Canada Day. The province is removing the requirement for drivers to manually re...
Jun 27, 2024 Photo: Ontario.ca/page/renew-licence-plate-sticker
"A great tradition": RCI's Principal ready to send off 2024's impressive group of graduates
Renfrew Collegiate Institute will use this Thursday, June 27th, to salute some 90 graduates taking their next steps towards post-secondary education, the trades, or the workforce. Principal Neil Farme...
Jun 27, 2024 RCI Valedictorian Derrick O'Grady
'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. Celebrate the end of the school year this Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the Arnprior Recreation Depa...
Jun 27, 2024
"Living in fast forward": Renfrew hosts celebration of life for Patrick van Lindenberg
A community bid farewell to a young man described as "salt of the earth" and "born to be a farmer" on Wednesday evening. A full crowd of friends, neighbours, and other community members was in attenda...
Jun 27, 2024 "Patrick's Ride" parked outside the Renfrew Armouries
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Quality of food, service top priority at new Final Score Sports Bar in Renfrew
There's a new kid in town on Renfrew's restaurant scene and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. Mark Van Rijswijk and business partners, including his wife Deanne Dunn an...
Jun 26, 2024 Mark Van Rijswijk, second from right, and business partners, his wife Deanne Dunn and John and Lisa Bailey, have just opened Final Score Sports Bar Renfrew at the Days Inn.
