Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Renfrew County Warden calls Ontario budget 'status quo' for Ottawa Valley
A provincial budget without surprises is not necessarily a bad thing, according to Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy. The Ontario government's promise to increase spending on a few key municipal p...
Mar 27, 2026
Assault, mischief and animal cruelty leads to arrest in Greater Madawaska: OPP
Police in Greater Madawaska say a community member faces a laundry list of charges following an incident earlier this month. The Renfrew OPP were called to the township to investigate a reported assau...
Mar 27, 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, March 27th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On th...
Mar 27, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. ALL MONTH: Renfrew's NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum wants to take you to the big leagues this April! Visit the Museum inside the ...
Mar 27, 2026
Ontario budget 2026 draws mixed reaction as government highlights investments, opposition raises concerns
The Ontario government has released its 2026 budget, outlining plans to address affordability, invest in infrastructure, and support economic growth, while opposition parties say the plan does not go ...
Mar 26, 2026 Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy
Back in the hot seat; DRBIA welcomes back Lisa Vincent as chair of the board
Easing into 2026 the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (DRBIA) has some new figures and changes to report for this year. Aligned with the four-year election period of the town, this year the ...
Mar 26, 2026 Vincent also said the DRBIA is very excited to onboard its newest member, stay tuned with myFM for the details | Mik Horvath/MBC
What's Good in the Valley? Shaw Woods: A Valley Treasure calling on volunteers to keep nature thriving
It may not feel much like spring right now, but before we know it, the birds will be singing, and the greenery we miss so much will return, bringing our thoughts to the great outdoors. Few places in T...
Mar 26, 2026
Nominations open to honour exceptional child care professionals in Renfrew County
Professionals in the Early Years sector from across the Ottawa Valley will get some special attention later this spring. The County of Renfrew wants to recognize workers with licensed child care centr...
Mar 26, 2026 More than 480 early childhood educators and child care experts gathered at the myFM Centre in Renfrew for May Day 2025
UPDATE: Water main break in Cobden repaired, Meadow Street fully open
At around 7:45 a.m. this morning (March 26) Township of Whitewater staff were notified of a water main break on Meadow Street in Cobden. The break affected local water pressure and prompted the Townsh...
Mar 26, 2026
Veteran Officer Sarah Darraugh takes the helm in Upper Ottawa Valley
Sarah Darraugh is no ordinary law enforcement officer. The Upper Ottawa Valley detachments have a new Inspector following the appointment of longtime Valley stalwart Steph Neufeld to East Region Super...
Mar 26, 2026
