Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
'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.v Youth aged 8+ can join the town of Renfrew Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. for a dynamic and inclusive gymnasium ex...
Jul 16, 2024
Kevin MacDonald, Former Arnprior Mayor Dies in Halifax
The Town of Arnprior has acknowledged the passing of a former Mayor, Kevin MacDonald, who expired July 2nd at the Halifax Infirmary. Kevin served as Mayor of the Town of Arnprior between 1994 and 1997...
Jul 15, 2024
Major investments drive business growth and job creation in Renfrew County
One of the leading forces in creating small businesses in Renfrew County has taken a moment to look back. The Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation recently held their annual member...
Jul 15, 2024
New era begins with new RCDSB Superintendent of Education
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Nichol as the new Superintendent of Education, effective August 12, 2024. Nichol will join the senior R...
Jul 15, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Kids to shine in Renfrew Theatre company's 'Matilda the Musical Jr.'
Really Cool Initiatives is taking a lesson they learned last year to heart and putting the kids center stage in their upcoming performance. The Renfrew-based theatre company will host their latest pro...
Jul 15, 2024
Canadian astronaut inspires Renfrew kids in out-of-this-world summer club
The Renfrew Public Library's summer reading club is going out of this world with help from the Canadian Space Agency. Astronaut Joshua Kutryk appears in a special video message courtesy of the CSA, en...
Jul 15, 2024 Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk
Heartless theft at Renfrew Minor Baseball: canteen ransacked during tournament
What should have been a great cap to the season for Renfrew Minor Baseball has been turned upside down. The league says their canteen at Ma-te-Way Park was broken into during their year-end tournament...
Jul 15, 2024
LCBO no longer plans to open 32 stores amid ongoing strike
Ontario's main liquor retailer said Sunday it has abandoned plans to open a handful of locations for in-store shopping amid the ongoing strike by thousands of its employees. The Liquor Control Board o...
Jul 15, 2024
Heat Warning issued for the Ottawa Valley
Environment Canada is calling for temperatures close to 40 degrees today with the humidex and therefore has issued a Heat Warning for the region. Officials say that extreme heat can affect everyone's ...
Jul 15, 2024
Failed assassination attempt on former President Trump shocks Butler, PA
Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of Saturday's failed assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump is forever changed. Tyler Friel is a lifelong resident of the town and is also the News Di...
Jul 15, 2024
