Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Three injured in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 41
On June 21, 2024, a collision on Highway 41 near Magnetic Hill Road in Bonnechere Valley left three people injured. The crash, which occurred just before 8:00 p.m., involved a passenger car, an SUV, a...
Jun 25, 2024
Chenaux Road bridge closed overnight June 26, 27
Work on the bridge near the Chenaux Generating Station is resuming in 2024. Ontario Power Generation is advising the public of overnight closures of the bridge at the Chenaux Generating Station that l...
Jun 25, 2024
Open letter calls on Renfrew's leaders to use "voice of majority" in allyship during Pride
Pride Month is a celebration as well as a time featuring a lot of tension, as one anonymous letter to the Town of Renfrew notes. The letter from a member of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community shares their...
Jun 25, 2024 Renfrew Pride and allys walk down Renfrew's Plaunt Street during their 2023 Pride Walk
Drivers suffer minor injuries in fiery crash on Highway 17
An update now on the fiery crash on Highway 17 earlier this morning. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say that they were called out just before 8am, where a northbound pickup truck on B Line Road was attemptin...
Jun 25, 2024
LCBO set to expand hours starting Thursday as potential strike looms
The LCBO says it will be expanding store hours starting this week as a potential strike looms. Bargaining is underway between the LCBO and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which will be in ...
Jun 25, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's your daily look at the price of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled a list of gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke on Tuesday, June 25, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy....
Jun 25, 2024
Friends and neighbours ready to line local roads in remembrance of Patrick van Lindenberg
Friends and neighbours will gather over the coming days to remember an Admaston teenager taken too soon. The community will pass the family home of Patrick van Lindenberg, who died of an undiagnosed h...
Jun 25, 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. Spaces are limited for a pair of VIP Only track days at Calabogie Motorsports Park, presented by Pro-6 Cycl...
Jun 25, 2024
County of Renfrew Warden's Golf Tournament raises $5,000 for charity
Rain did not stop a determined group of 120 golfers from hitting the links for the 17th annual Renfrew County Warden's Golf Tournament on June 7. The fundraising tournament, hosted by Renfrew County W...
Jun 25, 2024 The winning team of the 17th annual Warden’s Golf Tournament was the Sweetness Dream Team. Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon, second from right, presented the trophy to, from left, Brad Sweet, former Warden Bob Sweet, Bob Lafleur and Peter Barnes. The team shot a 59 on the day to earn the title. (County of Renfrew photo)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Get ready for SummerDaze 2024!
Prepare for an epic musical experience with 16 live bands performing over two days at the Westmeath SummerDaze festival, produced by Whitewater Rocks. This event will feature a mix of live bands, trib...
Jun 24, 2024
