Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
OPP investigate death after remains found in Head, Clara and Maria Township
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after human remains were found in a rural township near Deep River. Local police were called to North River Road, north of Cedar Lake in Head, Clara and Mar...
Dec 31, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation reflects on the impact of community members
The first quarter of the 21st century is nearly all wrapped up and a lot has changed since the dot-com era of yesteryear, but what remains through human innovation and struggles is community compassio...
Dec 30, 2025 Mik Horvath/MBC
Ontario SPCA homes nearly 700 pets throughout the holiday season
December marked the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's Home for the Holidays adoption campaign which smashed its goal of 500 adoptions. Home for the Holidays ran from Dec. 1 until Dec. 24 promoting the...
Dec 30, 2025 Photo Credit: Ontario SPCA
Community support helps Renfrew Legion clear $30,000 furnace cost
The Renfrew Legion has met a major milestone thanks to one last push over the line from the community. Branch members are celebrating after paying down the balance on the amount owing on their furnace...
Dec 30, 2025 Accepting the cheque from George Jackson Toyota was Nevada Chair Comrade Ron Kilby, and Branch President Comrade Greg Walbeck.
Town releases details on recycling pickup for non-residential properties
Changes are coming to recycling programs province-wide in the new year and the Town of Renfrew has announced their non-residential recycling strategy. Throughout the month multiple municipalities anno...
Dec 30, 2025 Mik Horvath/MBC
Longtime Renfrew Fraser's fixture Jack Collins remembered for community spirit
Friends and family are mourning as a familiar face for many passing by downtown Renfrew died over the holiday weekend. Jack Collins, who many in Renfrew will remember for his work with Fraser's Clothe...
Dec 30, 2025
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 Tuesday, December 30th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Dec 30, 2025
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation highlights service club support for Tree of Lights campaign
In the days leading up to New Year's Eve, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is highlighting local service clubs that contributed to its Tree of Lights Match-It campaign held on Giving Tuesd...
Dec 30, 2025
Councillor Ernie Peplinskie of The Township of Madawaska Valley passes away
The Township of Madawaska Valley is mourning the loss of Councillor Ernie Peplinskie, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 27. Peplinskie had recently returned to council in April, filling a seat left vacan...
Dec 30, 2025
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. DECEMBER: Get your loved ones the Ultimate Christmas Gift with he help of the Renfrew Vipers Wrestling Club! Get your hands ...
Dec 30, 2025
