Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Do you need gas? We've got some information that should prove helpful. Arnprior's listed prices are still coming in slightly higher than in other locations. We've compiled a list of gas prices in Arnp...
May 15, 2024
"Tit-for-tat retaliation": Renfrew Reeve's request for sanctions met with scrutiny from Councillors
Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon continued his test of Town Council's desire for accountability on Tuesday night. Emon put forward a motion on Tuesday to remove Councillor Clint McWhirter from all committees,...
May 15, 2024 Renfrew Councillor John McDonald responds to a motion to sanction fellow Council member Clint McWhirter at their meeting on Tuesday, May 14th.
'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. Wednesday is Games Day at the Golden Age Activity Centre, Raglan St. South in Renfrew! Stop by from 1-3 p.m...
May 15, 2024
Year of collaboration brings new policy for school boards, local police in Renfrew County
Renfrew County's four school boards and four police detachments have finalized a document ensuring safe, inclusive, and equitable school environments. The two sides have officially signed their renewe...
May 15, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Whitewater Resorts ready to grow into new role as local cottage community
The owners of the former Whitewater Rafting Company site have a long-term goal for getaways in the Ottawa Valley. Pierre Mirault, general manager of what's now the Whitewater Cottage & RV Resort i...
May 14, 2024 (Photo Credit: Whitewater Resorts)
Kinburn Crash Claims One Life; Two Women Taken to Trauma Centre, Young Child is Okay
Ottawa OPP are confirming a fatality in this morning's two-vehicle crash that occurred in the westbound lanes of Highway 417 near Kinburn Sideroad this morning about 930AM. Police spokesperson Constab...
May 14, 2024
'Crossed the centre median': One killed, three, including infant, injured in Highway 417 crash near Kinburn Side Road
One person was killed and three people, including an infant, were injured in a two-vehicle crash this morning in the westbound lanes of Highway 417 near Kinburn Side Road. "Shortly before 9:30 a.m., a...
May 14, 2024 (OPP photo)
Even Forewarned, You'll Likely Jump When You Hear It
When your phone alarm goes bonkers Wednesday just before 1PM, it's a routine emergency test. You will also receive the 12:55PM alert on your TV, radio and other compatible wireless devices. The testin...
May 14, 2024
Arnprior 2024 Tax Rates Determined
The Town of Arnprior requires $12,136,043 to provide local services and amenities in 2024, as outlined in By-Law 7487-24 and enacted May 13th. The Municipality is the collection point for Education an...
May 14, 2024
Portion of eastbound Highway 417 near Kinburn now closed also
Police have updated their notice regarding this morning's crash on Highway 417 near Kinburn Side Road to say the eastbound lanes from County Road 29 to Kinburn are closed, along with the westbound lan...
May 14, 2024 (OPP photo)
