Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Ottawa Valley mayors and councillors get face time with Province at ROMA
The Ottawa Valley's top municipal leaders have had the attention of the province to kick off the week. Councilors and staff from across Renfrew County are in attendance for this year's Rural Ontario M...
Jan 21, 2026
RCDHU insights on recent overdoses
Last week the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued an overdose alert for Renfrew County as a result of suspected overdose deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior area. While investigation...
Jan 21, 2026 While Morgenstern says any overdose death is still one too many, he commends the efforts of the Renfrew County District Drug Strategy, which has helped decrease the overall overdose figures in the area.
Ontario Parks summer jobs could land students a paycheck close to home
Applications are now open for student summer jobs at Ontario Parks, giving local students a chance to work outdoors while gaining paid experience. The province hires about 1,600 students each summer f...
Jan 21, 2026
Ontario farmers get boost to sell goods globally
Farmers in our listening area may be getting a boost from the feds and province. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million in the Market Diversification and Trade Resilienc...
Jan 21, 2026
Alleged arena assault nets charges
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have laid a spousal assault charge following an alleged incident at a Pembroke arena. Police say a witness reported an assault involving a couple on the evening of Jan. 16. A P...
Jan 21, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Bundle-up for Renfrew's Coldest Night of the Year
This year the Renfrew and District Food Bank is taking their fundraising to the next level during the Coldest Night of the Year. In partnership with the Blue Sky Foundation, Renfrew and District Food ...
Jan 20, 2026
Fill 'er up: Today's Valley gas prices
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Jan 20, 2026
Explore the OVRT more clearly than ever
A great leap forward for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail, with the introduction of wayfaring signage. The new markers, on the segment between Almonte and Pakenham, are courtesy of the Trans Canad...
Jan 20, 2026 (OVRT/Facebook)
Local MP Reid not concerned about Polievre's leadership test
Conservative Caucus Chair Scott Reid says the party supports Pierre Polievre and the mandatory leadership is nothing more than a formality. While the Liberals saw increased support in Eastern Ontario,...
Jan 20, 2026
See something suspicious? Report it to police
Police across Ontario are reminding residents that community safety depends on more than just officers on patrol - it depends on the public speaking up. OPP Sergeant Ed Sanchuk says officers simply ca...
Jan 20, 2026
