Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
An afternoon of song and history with the Bromley Historical Society
The Bromley Historical Society will kick off its 2024 series of events on a high note - with an afternoon of song and history featuring Ottawa Valley singing and recording artist, Marc Audet on May 25...
May 17, 2024 Marc Audet
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Despite the arrival of the Victoria Day long weekend, gas prices in our area this morning are largely the same as yesterday. Might make sense to fill up as soon as possible in case that changes? We've...
May 17, 2024
Sunny skies: National forecaster takes a look at the summer
With a dreary and wet spring underway, we wanted to know what the experts predict for summer. So we turned to Senior Climatologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada David Phillips. Here's what...
May 17, 2024
Downtown BIA: Overdue beautification of Renfrew's downtown on the way despite issues
Renfrew residents have been asking town officials about outdated dcor lining the downtown core. The Downtown Renfrew BIA confirms that unforeseen circumstances have kept them from switching out the fe...
May 17, 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. Take part in a Guided Painting Session at the Renfrew Golf Club this Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Our...
May 17, 2024
Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to get your fill at their next Networking Breakfast
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce says there's still time to take part in their next major networking event. Tickets are available for the Chamber Breakfast at the myFM Centre's Community Hall ...
May 17, 2024
Impaired drivers in Ontario to face tougher penalties including lifetime suspension
People in Ontario convicted of impaired driving would have to install an ignition interlock device in their car and wouldn't be allowed to drive again if they kill someone while impaired behind the wh...
May 17, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Sponsors welcome as event aims to add a little colour to pride celebrations in Renfrew
The Town of Renfrew is working with Renfrew Pride to add a little colour to pride celebrations in Renfrew. The 3.5-kilometre Colour Walk, Run, and Stroll will brighten up the day on Saturday, June 8th...
May 16, 2024
Pontiac Citizenry Demonstrates Strength in Numbers as EFW Project Quashed
It's being termed a triumph for local democracy by opponents of the MRC Pontiac's Energy-From-Waste (EFW) proposal. At a meeting of the Mayors Council for the Region Wednesday (May 15th), the municipa...
May 16, 2024
New way of funding $10-a-day child care in Ontario coming in 2025
Ontario has told child-care centres that it will implement a new way of funding the national $10-a-day program - something operators have urgently called for - starting in 2025. Child-care centres, in...
May 16, 2024
