Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Local group hoping "climate cafe" will spark action in Ottawa Valley
Did you know that 2023 research from Lakehead University names climate change as a major concern for most young people? The topic also continues to be an important matter across the Ottawa Valley and ...
Feb 08, 2024 The local chapter of the Council of Canadians talks climate action at their January 20th Climate Café event at the Killaloe Public Library.
Base Bust sends police to make arrests at Garrison Petawawa
Two members of the 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at CFB Petawawa are up on drug and weapons charges in civilain court. Bombardier Nathan Saunders and Cpl. Rickardo Bryce were both charged Tuesda...
Feb 07, 2024
OPP charges drivers in recent Killaloe collisions
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Killaloe Detachment has investigated two recent collisions, resulting in charges against the drivers. On January 29, 2024, a collision involving two vehicles on Hig...
Feb 07, 2024
Eganville Seniors programs get massive boost with new funding stream
Essential programs for seniors living in Eganville and surrounding communities have been given a big cash boost. The Eganville and District Senior Citizens Needs Association say they are beyond thrill...
Feb 07, 2024 (Photo Credit: Eganville and District Seniors)
BREAKING: O'Brien Road intersection the scene of another crash along Highway 17
Renfrew OPP tell myFM that a collision along Highway 17 in Renfrew is causing some traffic to be diverted away from the scene. They say officers are responding to a head-on collision at the intersecti...
Feb 07, 2024
Arnprior Council Declines to Support Multi-Year CT Scanner Campaign Donation
When Arnprior Council met Monday (February 5th) to consider expenditures in the process of finalizing the 2024 Town budget, the session also included a discussion on municipal grants to be dispersed o...
Feb 07, 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. Seniors at Home in Arnprior is hosting it's Lunch Bunch at the Arnprior Legion Wednesday from Noon to 2:00 ...
Feb 07, 2024
BREAKING: Fire breaks out at old dairy farm in Laurentian Valley
Details are slim at this point but a fire crews are battling a massive fire at the corner of Sawmill Road and Highway 17. There is no details regarding extent of the damage or if there are any injurie...
Feb 06, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 'Makes me really proud': Renfrew student pays tribute to those who served
Grade 12 Renfrew Collegiate Institute student Alexandra Wright was standing in the Jardin des Canadiens at the Abbaye d'Ardenne in Normandy when the idea for her latest art project was born. And now, ...
Feb 06, 2024 Renfrew Collegiate Institute Grade 12 art student Alexandra Wright, left, says the idea for her War Hero Mural came to her on a school trip to Europe in 2020. She is joined by Savannah Church, who also worked on the project. (RCI photo)
Turbulent times for Arnprior's airport as council considers budget
The symbiotic relationship between the Town of Arnprior and the Municipal Airport came under extensive review at Council's Special Meeting on the 2024 Budget Monday (February 5th). The Airport annuall...
Feb 06, 2024
