Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Town of Renfrew announces departure of director of community and recreational services and library CEO
This morning (Jan. 15) the town of Renfrew announced Kelly Latendresse, director of community and recreational services and library CEO, will be leaving her role in the municipality effective Jan. 19 ...
Jan 15, 2026 Kelly Latendresse in 2024 | Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
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 Thursday, January 15th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Jan 15, 2026 (Unsplash photo)
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival continues to open up new experiences for the community, including a round of bo...
Jan 15, 2026
School Buses Cancelled Across the Ottawa Valley Amid Uncertain Snowfall Forecast
School buses across the Ottawa Valley are being told to stay home this morning ahead of a large blanket of snow expected to touch down locally later today. Environment Canada's initial forecast had ca...
Jan 15, 2026
Renfrew County declares Significant Weather Event
In response to the Environment Canada alert for a SNOWFALL WARNING in effect in our area, the County of Renfrew has declared a Significant Weather Event that will impact travel and services throughout...
Jan 14, 2026
Still the Weekend to come at the Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival
The 59th Annual Arnprior Optimist Winter Carnival has seen more events spread over more days than ever before- and the best is still to come. Spokesperson Chris Toner picks up activities with Friday. ...
Jan 14, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Town revamps program sponsorship system for 2026
For a few years now the Town of Renfrew's recreation services have accepted community sponsorships to help fund events they organize throughout the year. To kick of 2026 the town has reworked its spon...
Jan 14, 2026 Sponsorships help to include more entertainment and programs for town events | Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Quebec premier François Legault resigns as leader of Coalition Avenir Québec
Earlier today the Quebec Premier, Franois Legault, announced he would not be participating in the next provincial election and will be resigning as leader of Coalition Avenir Qubec (CAQ). Legault has ...
Jan 14, 2026 François Legault delivers his farewell at a press conference this morning
Town of Renfrew invites residents to public 2026 draft budget meeting
Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney has proposed Renfrew's 2026 Capital and Operating budget, which is available to view now online. However, before the budget will be approved by council the town will be hostin...
Jan 14, 2026
Annual school immunization record review underway in Renfrew County
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has begun its annual review of student immunization records, as required under Ontario's Immunization of School Pupils Act. The health unit says the review ...
Jan 14, 2026
