Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Pat McGregor announces fundraiser for 100 year RVH anniversary
Today (Jan. 16) on Facebook local Pat McGregor announced she will be organizing another massive fundraiser for Renfrew Victoria Hospital's (RVH) 100 year anniversary. Last year McGregor held her 30 fo...
Jan 16, 2026 Pat McGregor visited the studio in July to talk about her 30 for 30 fundraiser.
OPP seek person of interest in Ottawa Valley grandparent scam investigation
Just a few days after alerting the public of yet another victim of fraud, local police say they have a potential lede in cracking the case. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP are turning to the public to ide...
Jan 16, 2026
From the rink to the front step: Renfrew's hockey community honours young McGregor Madigan
Renfrew residents are being called on to show a small gesture of support for a family rocked by loss. As you may have first heard from Jamie Cybulski of myFM in the Morning, a community movement is un...
Jan 16, 2026
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Jan 16, 2026 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Renfrew Public Library says it's wise to prepare for whatever challenges that life might bring, including losing ...
Jan 16, 2026
Renfrew County and District Health Unit issues overdose alert
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) have issued an overdose alert for the Renfrew and Arnprior area about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths. No specific street...
Jan 15, 2026
Renfrew Victoria Hospital reflects on community compassion on 100 year anniversary of a destructive fire
On January 15, 1926, Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) went up in flames, destroying nearly everything on-site. Patients were evacuated to the hotel on main street, which itself burned down at a later d...
Jan 15, 2026 This mural displays major moments in RVH's history | Mik Horvath/MBC
What's Good in the Ottawa Valley? From packed bars to lasting memories in local music
The fire that gutted the Douglas Trading Post last week has had reverberations throughout the Ottawa Valley, including among members of the musical community who have fond memories of playing within i...
Jan 15, 2026
Renfrew's Osipenko sticks with Sarnia Sting after impressive OHL audition
Kale Osipenko's brief audition at the OHL level appears to have earned him an extended role with the Sarnia Sting. The team has announced that they have signed the Renfrew-born goaltender as part of a...
Jan 15, 2026 Osipenko moves to block a puck at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge | Photo Credit: Mike Bernard / Hockey Canada Images
OPP warn of emergency/grandparent scam
Two local senior citizens have recently been targeted by the emergency/grandparent scam and in one case, it worked. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say a senior in Pembroke sent $800 to someone claiming to be...
Jan 15, 2026
