Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Town of Renfrew gets first look at major art piece residents are helping to make a reality
Pretty soon, it will be the first thing you see when walking into Renfrew's Visitor Information Centre. The town has unveiled the draft version of a mural highlighting Renfrew's history and its commit...
Mar 01, 2024 The draft for the multicultural mural set to be painted inside the Renfrew Visitor Information Centre, as crafted by artist Jimmy Baptiste
'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 deadline to sign-up for the Renfrew and Area Connection Centre Spring Showdown hockey tournament is Mar...
Mar 01, 2024
Renfrew County District School Board welcomes Karthi Rajamani to the team
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Karthi Rajamani as the new Trustee for the Petawawa area, succeeding the late Bryon Morris. The swearing-in...
Feb 29, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Local coaches providing a slam dunk opportunity for Renfrew's young athletes
A perfect chance to learn a sport and have some fun gets underway Monday night in Renfrew. Coach Vicki Wilson says Small Ball Basketball returns for kids aged 5 to 14, taking over the gymnasiums of Re...
Feb 29, 2024 Karl Baron / CC
Renfrew Council gives the green light for a new wrinkle in the upcoming Highway 417 expansion
The Town of Renfrew and Ministry of Transportation will go ahead with the open phase of realigning Whitton Road. Council agreed to a pair of engineering contracts on Tuesday night, which Town Planner ...
Feb 29, 2024
'Didn't hesitate to jump into action': Off-duty OPP officer rescues snowmobilers from frigid Round Lake
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Const. Jared Moore is being praised for his heroic, life-saving actions in a recent incident on Round Lake. Moore, an officer with the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment, w...
Feb 29, 2024
Attention, students! Town of Renfrew says deadline to apply for summer jobs fast approaching
The Town of Renfrew is getting ahead of the annual need to hire for summer work by putting the call out right now. A number of student positions are accepting applications right now, including for an ...
Feb 29, 2024
Renfrew's Timberwolves Down Now to Game Five
The next stage in the EOJHL Richardson Division Playoffs awaits the winner of the Renfrew Timberwolves-Richmond Royals series, as Renfrew's two goal third period was not enough to overcome the Royals ...
Feb 29, 2024
'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 Golden Age Activity Centre welcomes you to the myFM Centre from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February...
Feb 29, 2024
UPDATE: Hydro One reporting hundreds still in the dark following wind storm
Hydro One crews are continuing to work on restoring power to hundreds in the Ottawa Valley who were left in the dark following last night's wind storm. Most of the remaining power outages appear to be...
Feb 29, 2024
