Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: How will the new National School Food Program address food insecurity in the Ottawa Valley?
School food programs across Renfrew County are set to get a big boost. The Federal Government is investing $1 billion to create a National School Food Program, thrilling news for Renfrew County Distri...
Apr 08, 2024 New RCDSB Director of Education Kristen Niemi, right, is joined by chair of the board Susan Humphries.
Rory Dodd's Journey: from 'Bat Out Of Hell' to a Total Eclipse Celebration
"Turn around." Those two words are being sung quite a lot recently, with the dawn of the total solar eclipse on the horizon. People are once again singing the familiar "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." Wh...
Apr 08, 2024
A professor from Trent University talks about the eclipse
A total solar eclipse is going to be happening later this afternoon. Dr. David Patton is a professor in Trent University's Physics & Astronomy department, studies galaxy interactions and mergers. ...
Apr 08, 2024 This solar eclipse is just about to reach totality. (Credit: NASA)
Ottawa Valley farmers get important new resource ahead of spring planting
No matter what you're growing, be careful when it comes to protecting it from pests and disease. The Grain Farmers of Ontario, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers As...
Apr 08, 2024
Former Renfrew Councillor Bill Guyea dies
A two-term Renfrew councillor and well-known community booster has died at the age of 81. Bill (William) Guyea served on town council for two terms and was a member of the Renfrew Lions Club, Renfrew ...
Apr 08, 2024
Weather and path of totality cause problems for eclipse watchers in Renfrew
For a few moments, Renfrew experienced the dimmed lights of an evening sky at mid-day. Renfrew sat just outside the path of totality for the Monday, April 8th, solar eclipse, meaning that the region d...
Apr 08, 2024 Cloud cover caused problems for eclipse watchers in Renfrew on Monday, April 8th
'Total loss': JR's Country Store on Chenaux Road destroyed by fire
A long-time Chenaux Road landmark has been destroyed by an overnight fire. Fire crews were called to JR's Country Store about 1:30 a.m. April 8, says Whitewater Region Fire Chief Jonathan McLaren. "Th...
Apr 08, 2024
Fire fighters battling blaze at gas station on Chenaux Road
Very few details have been released at this point, however, myFM news has learned that fire crews from both Whitewater Region and Horton Township are battling a blaze at at JRs Country store on Chenau...
Apr 08, 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. St. John's Lutheran Church Arnprior is hosting its UNPLUG Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, Monday afternoon sta...
Apr 08, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: International PSW program helps Renfrew's Bonnechere Manor meet resident demands
A new program that will see 20 international personal support workers join the health care team at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew will help meet resident demands and increase direct hours of care, sa...
Apr 08, 2024
