Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
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
More Details on the Re-opening of Arnprior's Galilee Centre
After a three-month hiatus, the Galilee Centre in Arnprior has reopened. myFM spoke with Executive Director Megan Postin Thursday. She says a skeleton staff took care of maintenance at Galilee over th...
Apr 07, 2024
Renfrewtoday.ca most read stories - April 1st - 6th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories: The Easter long weekend was a busy one for police across Eastern Ontario. East Region OPP lay more than 100 seatb...
Apr 07, 2024
Look ahead to the forecast for the total solar eclipse
Now just a few more sleeps from the total solar eclipse in Ontario, and many are starting to worry about whether or not they'll be able to see the event because of cloud cover. Environment Canada Seni...
Apr 06, 2024 This solar eclipse is just about to reach totality. (Credit: NASA)
Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates
Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and baske...
Apr 06, 2024
'The 48 Weekend Edition': Don't miss events in Renfrew and area
Good morning! Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours. The Renfrew Skating Club's Rock Around the Ice Show will feature over 100 skaters dancing to the hits of the 1950s an...
Apr 06, 2024
PWHL reveals "The Walter Cup"
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced on Thursday the official name and design of its championship trophy. The six teams in this newly formed league will be vying after "The Walter Cup," ho...
Apr 05, 2024
County of Renfrew ready to build partnerships, tackle need for local affordable housing
The sizable turnout for the County of Renfrew's Affordable Housing Summit just goes to show how serious the local housing crisis is. County staff and politicians met with developers, landlords, and in...
Apr 05, 2024 Jason Davis, Director of Development and Property for the County of Renfrew, speaks about the open Expression of Interest on County Properties for Affordable Housing during the County’s Affordable Housing Summit in Renfrew on April 4. Developers attending the summit were encouraged to consider making submissions ahead of the June 7, 2024 deadline. County of Renfrew photo
Ontario's Northeast Fire Region implements Outdoor Burning Regulations as fire season begins
With the onset of the fire season, Ontario's Northeast Fire Region has activated its Outdoor Burning Regulations. As the region braces for potential wildfire threats, residents are urged to adhere to ...
Apr 05, 2024
OPP, MTO lay 27 charges during commercial motor vehicle blitz in Renfrew County
A recent joint commercial motor vehicle safety initiative along the Highway 17 corridor in Renfrew County resulted in more than 27 charges being laid. March 28, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley, Ren...
Apr 05, 2024
