Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Ontario SPCA outlines best cold-weather practices for pet owners
Extreme winter weather conditions are becoming more and more common throughout the Ottawa Valley, and the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre's Community Outreach Coordinator says that might be ...
Jan 29, 2026
Renfrew reviewing Master Servicing Plan in anticipation for population growth
The Town of Renfrew will be hosting public information centres (PIC) about the town's existing potable water, stormwater and wastewater system conditions. The town will be updating their Master Servic...
Jan 29, 2026 The Town of Renfrew's Master Servicing Plan, which includes township limits the municipal body is permitted to operate freely in | Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
What's good in Renfrew? Support the Special Olympics at Tim Hortons this weekend
Fundraising has already started for March's Polar Plunge, and now the Renfrew Tim Hortons locations are another catalyst of Special Olympics support. This weekend, on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 only, Renfrew ...
Jan 29, 2026 Can't get a coffee without getting a donut too | Mik Horvath/MBC
Take caution when changing lanes, OPP warn
Earlier in the week, East Region OPP reported nearly 100 accidents in less than 12 hours due to dangerous conditions from a major winter storm. Just the other day, OPP officers stationed on the Easter...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo Credit: OPP East Region
Talking Hwy. 417 with MPP Billy Denault
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault was one of many local representatives attending this year's Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto. Denault not only sat in delegations ...
Jan 28, 2026 Denault said the sheer scale of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke is just one of the reasons why collaboration is so critical for success | Mik Horvath/MBC
What's good in Renfrew? Monster Chuck-a-Puck winner claims his prize
Last weekend at the Renfrew Wolves and Kemptville 73's matchup, the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association (RMHA) hosted its Monster Chuck-a-Puck. It was not unlike previous Chuck-a-Puck events, but this pu...
Jan 28, 2026 Mik Horvath/MBC
Local MP says more spending not the way to ease burden of high food prices
Not everyone is a fan of the federal government's new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit announced on Monday. Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant says she's heard from constituents wonde...
Jan 28, 2026
Handmade "Climateers" cards say thank-you for what you do
The Kitchissippi-Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians makes a lot of presentations on the imperatives of saving the planet- so many in fact, that they want to acknowledge the efforts of l...
Jan 28, 2026
Show you care: Send a Vet a Valentine
Back in the day veterans in overseas theatres of war would receive letters from random folks at home to help them maintain morale. In 2026 the tradition continues with the Valentines for Vets program,...
Jan 28, 2026
Traffic stop in Pembroke leads to major drug seizure, two charged
Ontario Provincial Police say two people are facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Pembroke. OPP East Region's Community Street Crime Unit stopped a vehicle on Alfred Street las...
Jan 27, 2026
