Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Fire that destroyed Douglas landmark carries personal loss for local Fire Chief
Monday night's fire in Douglas holds a deep personal cost for local Fire Chief Bill McHale, despite the best efforts of both his team and neighboring crews that evening. McHale says that the blaze, wh...
Jan 07, 2026 Emergency services tending to the blaze
What's Good in Renfrew? Renfrew Victoria Hospital helping families prepare for caregiving
An aging population means that more people in the Renfrew area will be relied on to become informal caregivers for their loved ones. Katie Bromley, a social worker with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, says...
Jan 07, 2026 (Photo Credit: RVH)
Renfrew's ruffian roundup - a week of crime in the Valley
Renfrew OPP have been occupied lately responding to multiple calls involving criminal activity in and around Renfrew. On Dec. 29, at approximately 5:25 a.m. the Renfrew OPP responded to a breach of pr...
Jan 07, 2026
County Warden Jennifer Murphy comments on Douglas Tavern fire
On Monday, Jan. 5, Douglas lost the historical Tavern, which included the Douglas Diner, Trading Post and residential units, to a fire. Recently elected Renfrew County warden Jennifer Murphy took to F...
Jan 07, 2026 Emergency services tending to the blaze
"We're really in a holding pattern": Trent history professor says any fallout from Venezuela takeover remains a great unknown
Uncertainty is the only thing certain in the wake of the stunning weekend events that saw Venezuela's president brought to New York City to face charges related to drug trafficking and weapons. Trent ...
Jan 07, 2026 Dr. David Sheinin
Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway beats the odds- opens across its entire length on Monday
It hasn't happened in awhile- but how long will it last? The Rideau Canal welcomed eager skaters at 8AM on January 5th across its whole length: the 7.8 kilometres from Rideau to Library, (including Do...
Jan 07, 2026
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Wednesday, January 7th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Jan 07, 2026
Renfrew County Crime Stoppers calling on the public to help disrupt fraud networks
Renfrew County Crime Stoppers will celebrate the start of 2026 with a reminder about the importance of anonymous reporting. January is Crime Stoppers Month, and the Ottawa Valley's local tip gatherers...
Jan 07, 2026
Easy money? Tax breaks coming in 2026, but higher bills may eat up the savings
Canadians will see modest tax relief in 2026, but rising costs for food, housing and utilities are expected to erase much of the financial gain. The Canada Revenue Agency has released the federal inco...
Jan 07, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street in Arnprior, invite you to the weekly Eucharist session this Wednesda...
Jan 07, 2026
