Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Eclipse leaves Ottawa Valley amateur astronomer 'speechless'
He's been interested in astronomy since he was a child and Andy Kalnins of McNab-Braeside was not left disappointed after the April 8 solar eclipse. The almost 70-year-old Kalnins helped lead a contin...
Apr 09, 2024 Amateur Ottawa Valley astronomer Andy Kalnins is in awe of this photograph of the April 8 total solar eclipse, taken by his friend Trevor Picard at Turkey Point on Lake Erie.
Real Estate Numbers Continue Upward Trend in March
The Renfrew County Real Estate Board says home sales in March represent the highest single month total since summer 2023. The number of homes sold totalled 127 units in March; an advance of 38% from o...
Apr 09, 2024
Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus endorses keeping energy costs down act
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) has thrown its weight behind the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, in his recent announcement concerning the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024. This proposed...
Apr 09, 2024
Recycle your gently used solar eclipse glasses at Renfrew Public Library
Now that the April 8 solar eclipse has come and gone in our area, you may be wondering what to do with your disposable eclipse glasses. Well, through non-profit group Astronomers Without Borders, you ...
Apr 09, 2024
Ontario to give free counselling to families of first responders killed on duty
Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide. Family members can access mental health ...
Apr 09, 2024
Renfrew student sticking with her team for one more crack at national championships
Renfrew's Savhanna Lambert and her team will try to ring up a win today in New Brunswick. Lambert, a Grade 12 student at Renfrew Collegiate Institute, is part of the West Ottawa Wild Under-19 AA team ...
Apr 09, 2024 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Collegiate Institute)
Ottawa Valley Community Connections members dress for the occasion on eclipse day
It was an 'all things eclipse' day for members of Ottawa Valley Community Connections (OVCC) in Arnprior. Clients and staff joined in the widespread anticipation of the April 8 solar eclipse and part ...
Apr 09, 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. The myFM Centre hosts a free Seniors and Tots skate this Tuesday from 10:30 to noon on Pad 1. Don't forget ...
Apr 09, 2024
Renfrew's aquatics group weighs in on Ma-te-Way expansion report
In our ongoing coverage of the recent marathon meeting of Renfrew council to review the WSCS Consulting's draft final report of the controversial Ma-te-Way expansion project, we reached out to an arra...
Apr 09, 2024 Tammy Carruthers of WSCS Consulting at the March 21 meeting to review the draft final report on the Ma-te-Way expansion.
On Eclipse Day, Stars Fail to Align for Arnprior Wellings Retirement Community Proposal
Without public comment from the proponent, we can't know for sure why a proposal to replicate a Wellings retirement community complex on Winners' Circle Drive in Arnprior was withdrawn from considerat...
Apr 08, 2024
