Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrewtoday.ca most read stories - May 6th - May 11th
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories: Police say one person was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as a result of an alleged assault in...
May 12, 2024
Employment jumps by 90,000 in April, raising doubts about June interest rate cut
Canadian employers added 90,000 jobs in April, far surpassing forecasters' expectations and marking the largest employment gain in more than a year. Statistics Canada released its labour force survey ...
May 11, 2024
'The Weekend 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. Hospice Renfrew's Supporting Grieving Children & Teens Workshop is this Friday, May 10, providing up-to...
May 11, 2024
NEW Arnprior Regional Health CEO Leaves Northern Ontario to Reconnect with Local Roots
The Board of Directors of Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) has announced Jeremy Stevenson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jeremy is currently the CEO of St. Joseph's General Hos...
May 10, 2024
Ontario secures more natural gas, battery storage for electricity supply
Ontario's electricity system operator has secured new power supply from 10 battery storage facilities and three natural gas and biogas facilities, which should meet the province's needs until the 2030...
May 10, 2024
Eye-catching new look just the start to the changes at Renfrew's Canadian Tire
A fresh, modern look inside and out is just the start of the changes being heralded by Renfrew's Canadian Tire. The store celebrated a grand reopening on Thursday, as customers were treated to a speci...
May 10, 2024
Petition to save Barry's Bay Beer Store surpasses 700 signatures
A petition to save the Beer Store in Barry's Bay from closing has garnered more than 700 signatures. The Beer Store is slated to close permanently on June 16. The Valley Gazette is reporting that the ...
May 10, 2024 (Change.org photo)
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
The weekend is just about upon us and you may need a full tank of gas for your activities. The price of fuel in Pembroke appears to generally be a bit higher than in other areas. We've compiled a list...
May 10, 2024
"His phone will ring" Pembroke Lumber Kings historian believes we'll see Sheldon Keefe back in the NHL soon
Long-time owner and Head Coach of the Pembroke Lumber Kings, Sheldon Keefe was let go from his Head Coach position of the Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday after his team fell in Game 7 to the Boston Brui...
May 10, 2024
Army reserve's ATV training set for Ottawa-Petawawa
The Canadian Army Reserve's 33 Canadian Brigade Group will be conducting an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) driver training course on roads and Ontario Federation of All-Terrain Vehicles (OFATV) Club trails...
May 10, 2024
