Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew County's Health Unit celebrates 60 years of public health service
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit hopes everyone in our community can make some time to celebrate an important milestone for public health across the Ottawa Valley. The RCDHU has invited for...
Aug 06, 2024
Major Renfrew hospital donor reaffirms commitment amidst investigation
A group of Renfrew Victoria Hospital donors wants officials there to know that an ongoing provincial investigation has not lessened its commitment to the facility and the excellent work being done the...
Aug 06, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the price of fuel at stations across the Ottawa Valley. Renfrew's prices continue to come in a lot lower than in other areas. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Tuesday,...
Aug 06, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Stephen Lecce shifts focus to energy and electrification in new Cabinet role
One of the most notable members of Premier Doug Ford's Cabinet is adapting a new role. Stephen Lecce spent five years as the Minister of Education, but was recently tapped to change portfolios and foc...
Aug 06, 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)
'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 Renfrew Public Library's Cosmic Crusaders Summer Camp continues this Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon wi...
Aug 06, 2024
Cobus Road southeast of Pinnacle Road to be closed Aug. 6-7: Horton Township
The Township of Horton is advising the public of work on Cobus Road that may affect drivers in the area. Beginning Aug. 6 at 7 a.m., work on a culvert near 683 Cobus Rd. will begin, and the road will ...
Aug 06, 2024
Pontiac Citizens Group launch GoFundMe
The Citizens of the Pontiac (CoP), a local group dedicated to the human and environmental health, safety, and security of MRC Pontiac, has launched a GoFundMe project as part of their "YACKING TO ACTI...
Aug 06, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Maximize Your Trail Experience: Why Visibility is Key on the Algonquin Trail
It's not difficult to see why safety is a top priority for the people taking care of the recreation trails connecting the Ottawa Valley. Taylor Hanrath, Manager of Capital Works with the County of Ren...
Aug 05, 2024 Photo Credit: County of Renfrew
What's Open and Closed for Civic Holiday in Renfrew
As you enjoy your Civic Holiday long weekend, keep in mind some stores and services in Renfrew will also be taking the day off. The Beer Store and the LCBO will be closed all day on Monday, August 5th...
Aug 05, 2024
What you were reading: This week's top stories on RenfrewToday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories: No injuries were reported, and a home under construction was untouched, despite a nearby explosion in Golden Lake....
Aug 04, 2024
