Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Ontario bill aims to speed up stalled housing developments, boost student housing
Ontario proposed this week to allow municipalities to enact "use it or lose it" policies on developers, speed up the creation of student housing, and streamline approvals for standardized housing desi...
Apr 11, 2024 Courtesy of Pexels
'Avoid the area': Ongoing police operation on Francis Street area of Renfrew
There is an ongoing police operation in the Francis Street and George Avenue area of Renfrew. There is believed to be no threat to public safety, said Bill Dickson, media relations co-ordinator for OP...
Apr 11, 2024
Police in Renfrew turn to community for help with solving convenience store robbery case
Police in Renfrew believe you could help them solve a robbery that happened right in the middle of town. The Renfrew OPP and Community Street Crime Unit say they are investigating after being called t...
Apr 11, 2024
Following the lead of Renfrew County and others: Intimate Partner Violence could be declared an epidemic in Ontario
An NDP bill, Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic in Ontario is getting rare backing from all parties at Queen's Park. Paul Calandra, Government House Leader says the province's standing co...
Apr 11, 2024 Government House Leader Paul Calandra (File Photo)
Renfrew Victoria Hospital tees up special prize for fundraiser ending Thursday night
Time is running out for an exclusive first crack at the fairways along Golf Course Road. The Renfrew Golf Club has teamed up with the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation for a special auction ending ...
Apr 11, 2024 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Golf Course)
Renfrew's Bonnechere Manor celebrates its very own 'Masters' champion
It's a sure sign of spring and residents and staff at the Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew are getting in on the action of the Augusta Masters. In fact, following a fun day of activities on opening day of ...
Apr 11, 2024 Boyd Brisco is the 2024 Bonnechere Manor Mini-Putt Open champion.
5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money
Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent. Some of us won't need - or want - to get involved in someone else's fi...
Apr 11, 2024
County of Renfrew's new "Mesa" approach front and center at Affordable Housing Summit
An important part of a new County of Renfrew initiative was in the spotlight last week. The County held an affordable housing summit in Renfrew on Thursday, workshopping solutions to the local housing...
Apr 11, 2024 Local developers, realtors, landlords, and other interested residents sit in for the County of Renfrew's Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, April 4th. County of Renfrew photo
'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. Wondering what to do with your eclipse glasses after the eclipse? Bring them back to the Renfrew Public Lib...
Apr 11, 2024
Financial incentives, guaranteed employment part of PSW training program being offered in Arnprior
It's an opportunity to train for an increasingly in-demand career and earn financial rewards while doing it. Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) is partnering with Willis College to offer a 30-week 'Living...
Apr 11, 2024
