Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Quebec ministry issues warning for Shawville slaughterhouse meat products
The ministry of agriculture in Quebec is warning the public not to consume various meat products sold by a Shawville slaughterhouse. The warning, issued Thursday, April 25, relates to beef and sheep p...
Apr 25, 2024
'Targeted incident': Police in Renfrew investigating serious assault
Ontario Provincial Police in Renfrew are investigating what is described as a "serious assault" that occurred in town late Wednesday night. "There was a serious assault last night on Munroe Avenue," s...
Apr 25, 2024 A police vehicle sits near an area blocked off with pylons on Munroe Avenue West in Renfrew Thursday.
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Are you headed to the pumps today? Gas prices remain largely the same as yesterday, aside from a price drop of one cent per litre at most stations in Arnprior, which generally lists the lowest prices ...
Apr 25, 2024 (Unsplash photo)
The Curd is the Word as touring festival brings Canada's iconic dish into the spotlight in Renfrew
A pleasant weekend forecast comes just in time for one particular festival's first ever visit to Renfrew starting today, Thursday, April 25th. Poutine Feast, Canada's largest touring poutine festival,...
Apr 25, 2024 Photo Credit: Poutine Feast Ontario
'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. Poutine Feast Ontario makes its first stop in Renfrew this Thursday, April 25th to Sunday, April 29th at th...
Apr 25, 2024
Local police are scouring for information after same-day break-ins in Eganville
Could there be a connection between a pair of break-ins at either end of Eganville? Police in Bonnechere Valley were called to the first of two break-and-enters at around 9:30 in the morning on Tuesda...
Apr 25, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew's Seniors Home Support all smiles teaming with Tim's for a delicious campaign
Next week is sure to put a smile on the faces of folks at Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. They have been chosen as this year's recipients of the local Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign, with t...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario to permanently raise speed limit to 110 km/h on 10 more sections of highways
Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416 and Highwa...
Apr 24, 2024
Renfrew library adds sensory kit to collection during Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Renfrew Public Library invites the public to join in efforts to raise awareness to promote autism acceptance, as well as celebrate neurodiversity and individua...
Apr 24, 2024 The new child sensory kit at the Renfrew Public Library includes a weighted blanket, ear mufflers, robot fidget toy, glow in the dark fidget toy and three sensory fidget tubes.
'Organized, inspired and ready to take action': Renfrew County CPAN makes comeback after planning pause
It's an organization that works to support children living in poverty and after a pause in activities to work on some planning, and with a new face at the helm, it's back and there are some exciting t...
Apr 24, 2024 Chéla Breckon is the executive director of the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN).
