Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Are you headed to the pumps today? Gas prices appear to be down slightly from Friday's costs, particularly in Pembroke. We've compiled some info on local gas prices in Arnprior, Renfrew and Pembroke, ...
Apr 29, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
Town of Renfrew looking to make use of undevelopable land along the Bonnechere
The Town of Renfrew is taking a step forward on an urban park project first broached back in September. Town staff have been in talks with the Schad Foundation, a private group focusing on nature cons...
Apr 29, 2024
Chance of a lifetime for outdoor loving students in the Ottawa Valley ends today
Time is running out for local students to put in for a once-in-a-life-time opportunity down Highway 41. Bon Echo Provincial Park is looking for students to fill a number of open summer positions in al...
Apr 29, 2024 Photo Credit: Ontario Parks
'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. Registration for May 2024 Pickleball Sessions will open on Monday, April 29 at 12 o'clock noon! Come play p...
Apr 29, 2024
Billions of bottles: Canadian statistics paint grim picture of plastic litter problem
New Canadian data suggest that over a nine-year period between 2012 and 2020, the equivalent of more 15 billion plastic bottles and as many as 14 billion plastic grocery bags became litter in Canada's...
Apr 29, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Community Living marks major milestone in Renfrew and Arnprior with big anniversary bash
The name's Living... Community Living, and they have a mission For Your Eyes Only. It's Community Living Renfrew County South's 60th year in operation, and you're invited to celebrate with them at the...
Apr 28, 2024
Strict cell phones rules, vaping ban coming to Ontario Schools
The provincial government is introducing a plan that takes aim at cellphone use and vaping in schools for the 2024-2025 academic year. The plan says that Kindergarten to Grade 6 students must keep pho...
Apr 28, 2024
Renfrewtoday.ca most read stories - April 22nd - 27th
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories: Renfrew Council was not receptive to a motion to strip power from one of their own on Tuesday night. Renfrew Reeve...
Apr 28, 2024
'The Weekend 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. CFUW Renfrew will feature over 6000 titles on display at their annual Book Sale inside Renfrew Collegiate I...
Apr 27, 2024
Renfrew's young athletes to build the foundation for success in sport
Young athletes from the Renfrew area can build the foundation for future athletic achievements starting in May. The Town of Renfrew will host an Empowering Athletes program with certified gymnastics c...
Apr 26, 2024
