Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Crews on scene of watermain break on O'Brien Road in Renfrew
UPDATE: At 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, the town reported that water service had been restored to the affected area and that OCWA would be flushing mains for the next few hours, which may result in low pressu...
Apr 10, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Victoria Hospital to light up Saturday night with new signature event
We're just a few days away from a new signature event in support of Renfrew Victoria Hospital. The Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Patti Dillabough, tells us more about their Daffodil Dance th...
Apr 10, 2024
'Bravely took action': OPP officers praised for rescue of young woman on Mississippi River in Carleton Place
Several Lanark County police officers are being applauded for the recent successful rescue of a young woman from the fast-flowing waters of the Mississippi River in Carleton Place. Ontario Provincial ...
Apr 10, 2024
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, signals that it's inching closer to rate cuts
The Bank of Canada continued to hold its key interest rate at five per cent today and said it has begun to see the economic conditions necessary to lower interest rates. Governor Tiff Macklem says eco...
Apr 10, 2024
Renfrew County school boards partner for 2024 Indigenous Speaker Series
It's the third year that local school boards have been involved in offering an online Indigenous Speaker Series and the initiative has grown into a collaborative project bringing multiple Eastern regi...
Apr 10, 2024 Carolynne Crawley of Msit No’kmaq “All My Relations” is the featured speaker on April 29.
Bombshell announcement sees local police get involved with Ma-te-Way Expansion Review
Town Council has dropped another bombshell in their ongoing dive into the Ma-te-Way Expansion. Mayor Tom Sidney would lay out the council's direction coming out of closed session on Tuesday evening. A...
Apr 10, 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. Wondering what to do with your eclipse glasses after the eclipse? Bring them back to the Renfrew Public Lib...
Apr 10, 2024
Renfrew County District School Board welcomes incoming superintendent Cary Kronwald
Renfrew County District School Board's new Superintendent of Education looks forward to working to help all students reach their full potential when he assumes his role this June. Renfrew County Distr...
Apr 10, 2024
Who are the 2024 Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame inductees?
The Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame has just announced its 2024 inductees and country music fans across the Valley are sure to be pleased with this year's selections. The Debenham Brothers, J...
Apr 10, 2024
Restaurants along eclipse's path of totality saw sales boom: Square
Restaurants on the eclipse's path of totality saw a jump in sales on Monday as people flocked to find the best spots to see the celestial event, according to sales data from payments technology compan...
Apr 10, 2024
