Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
With the Victoria Day long weekend just about upon us, bringing with it an expected increase in fuel prices, you may want to head to the pumps. Today, most areas are seeing little to no change from ye...
May 16, 2024
Town of Renfrew puts final phase of O'Brien Road reconstruction into motion
A major project expected to come in under budget was welcome news for Renfrew Town Councillors. Council awarded construction of O'Brien Road from Mask Road to Wrangler Road to Thomas Cavanaugh Constru...
May 16, 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. Join Ray Parchello at the Renfrew Public Library this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. as he shares his journeys in th...
May 16, 2024
Where to watch the Sands on Golden Lake episode of Bryan Baeumler's All In
A popular Golden Lake business is being featured on HGTV's Bryan's All In and if you missed the recent premier airing of the episode, have no fear, there are plenty of opportunities to check it out. T...
May 16, 2024 TV personality and construction guru Bryan Baeumler, centre, was at the Sands on Golden Lake in January as owner Joanne Lovering and her son Zach prepared to open Silverback Strength and Conditioning. (Sands/Facebook)
Beachburg man racks up 10 charges in total after weekend dispute turns violent
A recent dispute in Beachburg devolved into much more than a simple disagreement. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP were called to a residence in the village at around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12th, after ...
May 16, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Author Graham Folkema brings 'Unicorns Really Love Cupcakes' to the Renfrew library
He's an accomplished filmmaker and producer who grew up in Renfrew but it's not a film or music that's bringing him back for a visit - it's unicorns! Toronto-based Graham Folkema, a professor of TV an...
May 15, 2024
Could Renfrew County's real estate market be picking up steam?
The latest data suggests that there might be some momentum building in the local real estate market. The Renfrew County Real Estate Board's April recap says the 151 units sold last month were down 5.6...
May 15, 2024
Ottawa poison-laced bread incident spurs urgent pet safety measures
With an incident that occurred in Ottawa regarding poison-laced bread found throughout a grassy area that is known to be frequented by locals walking their dogs- here are some tips to follow if you th...
May 15, 2024
Ontario to change how it compensates injured migrant workers
Ontario will revamp how it compensates injured migrant workers. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board president Jeff Lang says the changes affect how the board pays a worker who cannot return to a job ...
May 15, 2024
'Mathew is home' - Remains found in Carleton Place those of missing man, says sister
The OPP have confirmed that the remains found in the Mississippi River earlier this week were those of a missing 52 year-old Carleton Place man. Mathew McGrath's sister, Melissa Rainsville confirmed h...
May 15, 2024
