Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Ontario's Minister of Energy visits CNL in Chalk River
It was a big day for the Ottawa Valley and CNL in Chalk River as the Honorable Todd Smith, Ontario's Minister of Energy paid a visit to the facility Wednesday. Smith took the time to meet with staff i...
Feb 29, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's Business Hive buzzing with ways to help your local business thrive
Renfrew's Business Hive is buzzing in preparation for a day of helping local entrepreneurs. The Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce, and ...
Feb 28, 2024
Renfrew County among top supporters of Community Living #5toSurvive
Renfrew County, when Community Living reached out for help, you were there. In January, Jennifer Lavallee, executive director of Renfrew County South, sat down with myFM to tell us about the #5toSurvi...
Feb 28, 2024
Highway 17 crash under investigation: Upper Ottawa Valley OPP
A three-vehicle crash that closed a portion of Highway 17 and sent two people to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday remains under investigation, police say. Members of the Upper Ot...
Feb 28, 2024
Town of Renfrew answers public concerns while locking in 2024 budget
Renfrew Council did not have much more to say on the town's 2024 budget ahead of its approval on Tuesday night. They would approve the $69 million document as amended throughout the past month by a re...
Feb 28, 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. Cold Bear Brewery in Arnprior welcomes Absolute Comedy on Wednesday February 28th at 7pm! Tickets are $30 a...
Feb 28, 2024
Local Author dives into personal accounts to unmask the Ottawa Valley's greatest tragedy
Local author Jamie Bramburger unveiled his book "Sudden Impact" on February 25th at the Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, formerly known as Champlain Trail Museum, in Pembroke. Bramburger explains how he...
Feb 28, 2024
Renfrew's Chamber of Commerce excited for "must-attend" event
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to network over some good food and an interesting discussion. Their Breakfast Networking Event and Annual General Meeting get underway at 7:30 in the ...
Feb 28, 2024
LOCAL WEATHER ALERT: Environment Canada issues Flash Freeze Warning for the Ottawa Valley
With temperatures expected to plummet tonight, Environment Canada says flash freezes are like going to happen across much of Eastern Ontario. Weather officials say that a dramatic change in temperatur...
Feb 28, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Memory of Valley teen top of mind for Relay for Life fundraiser
For the past several years, the Nipissing University Relay For Life has been important to Damian Wierzbicki of Renfrew, but this year's event is extra special. Relay For Life raises funds for the Cana...
Feb 27, 2024 Fourth-year Nipissing University student Damian Wierzbicki, back row centre, is hoping he and his Relay For Life team, the Glow-b Trotters, will be among the top fundraisers again this year.
