Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's Seniors Home Support all smiles teaming with Tim's for a delicious campaign
Next week is sure to put a smile on the faces of folks at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. They have been chosen as this year's recipients of the local Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign, with t...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways
Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416 and Highwa...
Apr 24, 2024
Renfrew library adds sensory kit to collection during Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Renfrew Public Library invites the public to join in efforts to raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, as well as celebrate neurodiversity and individua...
Apr 24, 2024 The new child sensory kit at the Renfrew Public Library includes a weighted blanket, ear mufflers, robot fidget toy, glow in the dark fidget toy and three sensory fidget tubes.
'Organized, inspired and ready to take action': Renfrew County CPAN makes comeback after planning pause
It's an organization that works to support children living in poverty and after a pause in activities to work on some planning, and with a new face at the helm, it's back and there are some exciting t...
Apr 24, 2024 Chéla Breckon is the executive director of the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN).
Strike at Magellan Aerospace Haley plant stretches into fifth week
Despite one recent vote on a new offer, workers at Magellan Aerospace Haleys remain on strike. More than 300 members of Local 4820 United Steelworkers have been on strike for five weeks. A vote earlie...
Apr 24, 2024
Canada to force plastic makers to report how much they make, reuse and recycle
Canada is seeking to get a better handle on how much plastic is being produced in the country by forcing companies that make it to report annually on what they produce. Environment Minister Steven Gui...
Apr 24, 2024
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Is your fuel light on? If it's time to fill up, here's some info on local gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, on Wednesday, April 24, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ul...
Apr 24, 2024
Local police warn Valley not to roll the dice on a phony online casino
Heading to an online casino could have you risking more than you bargained for. Our local OPP, alongside the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, is ...
Apr 24, 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. Internationally Renown NAMI Caregiver Course: If you support a loved one who struggles with their mental he...
Apr 24, 2024
Renfrew Reeve not done following Tuesday night test of Council's accountability
Renfrew Council was not receptive to a motion to strip power from one of their own on Tuesday night. Town Reeve Peter Emon put what he considers a test of the council's accountability into action at t...
Apr 24, 2024
