Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Community Safety Zones and Photo Radar May Also Work Well in the Rural Setting
It's an ideal opportunity to pass the buck, or grab the bull by the horns. Residents of White Lake sent a delegation to McNab-Braeside Council Tuesday seeking a declaration of the entire village as a ...
Mar 20, 2024
Town of Renfrew says stay safe while taking in the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse this April
The Ottawa Valley will take a quick plunge into darkness on April 8th, so make sure that you're prepared. While they are not planning anything specific for the total solar eclipse set to roll over tow...
Mar 20, 2024 Artist’s rendition of a total solar eclipse. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)
Private roadwork grant in Horton should improve access for emergency services
Horton Township has created a grant program to assist with improvement costs on private roads. Officials say the program gives residents a reason to attain and/or maintain road standards, which is esp...
Mar 20, 2024
"The Lost Season" Weather experts raise concerns over warmest winter on record
Experts say Canada's warmest winter on record should serve as a wake-up call to cut emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions. The warmest winter on record is raising concerns about everythi...
Mar 20, 2024
Police investigating death after call to Killaloe business
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a death in Killaloe. Police and paramedics were called to a business on Lake Street just before 6 p.m. on March 19 following a report that a man had been fo...
Mar 20, 2024
Police, paramedics hit the streets to tackle Ottawa Valley opioid crisis
A new initiative designed to battle the effects of Pembroke's opioid crisis will see police and paramedics partner for foot patrols downtown. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (O...
Mar 20, 2024
Renfrew Town Hall mulls over body camera policy for local by-law enforcement
Renfrew's lone by-law officer will likely be wearing a body camera the next time you see them on duty. The Town's Fire, Emergency, and Protective Services Committee met with the Director Mike Guest on...
Mar 20, 2024 Oleksandr_UA / Depositphotos.com
'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. The Canadian Adaptive Snowsports Festival is all week at Calabogie Peaks. During this week of adaptive skii...
Mar 20, 2024
Educators in Ontario pushing the province to find "real" solution to staff shortages
Ontario's teachers have rebuffed a request from the Ministry of Education to let retired teachers work longer, saying the government needs to come up with a real solution to staff shortages. The Ontar...
Mar 20, 2024
Local hospitals eager to see Split the Pot Lottery drawn this week
You have only until Thursday midnight to get in on the current iteration of the Split the Pot Lottery! 1 winner will take home 60% of the jackpot 2 winners will split 20% of the jackpot 10 winners wil...
Mar 19, 2024
