Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Driver faces multiple charges after RIDE check
In the early hours of May 30, 2024, members of the Killaloe Detachment stopped an SUV on 60 Highway in North Algona Wilberforce during a RIDE check. The driver, 35-year-old Johnathon Lawrence of Eganv...
Jun 05, 2024
Meteoric rise in women's sports laying the groundwork for next gen athletes
There has been a meteoric rise in women's sports across Canada. In a relatively short amount of time, the PWHL was launched, a new Toronto team has been announced for the WNBA, and Northern Super Leag...
Jun 05, 2024
Renfrew-born athlete sitting in second spot in Ms. Health and Fitness contest
Mom, obstacle course racer, cold plunger, tv star, friend, auto worker, cover girl? Is there anything Renfrew-born Julie Tower can't do? Tower, who has family members in the Renfrew area, not only mad...
Jun 05, 2024 Renfrew-born Julie Tower is in the running to become the next Ms. Health and Fitness. (Julie Tower photo)
Despite anticipating a decrease, Bank of Canada holds 5% rate in this morning's announcement
In an announcement this morning, The Bank of Canada reduced its target for the overnight rate to 4%, with the Bank Rate holding steady at 5% and the deposit rate at 4%. Higher interest rates purported...
Jun 05, 2024
Time Deemed Largely Misspent on Presentation of Township Asset Management Plan
Mark MacKenzie was back in the Mayor's Chair, and presided over the municipal meeting in McNab-Braeside for the first time since his announced conditional partial withdrawal from executive duties in A...
Jun 05, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
If it's time to fill up, we've got a story you should read. There hasn't been much fluctuation in fuel prices since yesterday across the Ottawa Valley. Prices in the Town of Renfrew are coming in at t...
Jun 05, 2024
Renfrew OPP reminding residents that not all wheels are meant for the road
Just because you're on wheels doesn't mean you should be on the road. Police in Renfrew and Arnprior are responding after a number of reports involving wheelchairs and medical scooters in the middle o...
Jun 05, 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. The first ever Renfrew Collegiate Institute Arts Night is on Wednesday June 5! The night will start with a ...
Jun 05, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Ottawa Valley tradition resurrected with upcoming Proulx Pull in Dacre
A treasured tradition is returning to the DACA Centre this Saturday and the youngest member of the host family is excited for the event. The Proulx Pull is set for June 8 and the family behind it has ...
Jun 04, 2024 Josh Proulx, 11, in action. (Ruth Proulx photo)
Renfrew readies another road for a major facelift starting this week
Construction season in Renfrew continues with a new phase of the major watermain replacement project near downtown. Crews will begin work on the full road reconstruction of Hall Avenue between Plaunt ...
Jun 04, 2024
