Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's open and what's closed for Christmas in Renfrew?
Christmas Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year, and many local businesses will be taking a pause to mark the occasion. Most grocery stores and retail outlets will be closed for the holiday, ...
Dec 25, 2025
Four-Time Winners: Arnprior couple lights up the Holidays again
An Arnprior couple are proving yet again just how festive they really are. Josh Chamberlain and Rachel Massana have won the Arnprior Holiday Lights contest for the fourth year in a row, as their home ...
Dec 24, 2025
Renfrew firefighters' holiday effort helps families stay warm this winter
Local firefighters passing the boot around have made a massive impact on keeping families warm this winter. Renfrew's Professional Firefighters Association says their participation at the annual Santa...
Dec 24, 2025 Renfrew Firefighters' Association President Mark Griese and Treasurer Blair Laughlin alongside Jeff Collins of the Renfrew Snowsuit Fund (Renfrew Firefighters' Association photo)
Christmas Eve collision sends one to hospital near Renfrew
Local police have confirmed one person has been sent to hospital following a Christmas Eve crash just outside of Renfrew. The Renfrew OPP says two cars collided along Highway 17 near Bruce Street at a...
Dec 24, 2025
Dr. Christine Korol shares tips to beat holiday burnout and actually feel rested
With the holidays approaching, many people are bracing for more than just shopping and travel. Holiday burnout can hit hard, especially for hosts and caregivers who do most of the work to make the sea...
Dec 24, 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 Wednesday, December 24th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and...
Dec 24, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
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 24, 2025
What's Good in the Valley? Give the gift of speed With Calabogie NASCAR tickets
Anyone in need of a last-minute Christmas gift for NASCAR fans might have the perfect opportunity thanks to Calabogie Motorsports Park. Tickets are on sale for the NASCAR Canada Series' second visit t...
Dec 23, 2025 (Calabogie Motorsports Park photo)
NORAD shares insight into Santa Tracker initiative ahead of Christmas eve
For 70 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command-better known as NORAD-has been keeping an eye on the skies on Christmas Eve for a very special reason: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his a...
Dec 23, 2025
Community support drives big results for Renfrew Holiday Smile Cookie campaign
Renfrew's Tim Hortons' locations will go into the holidays on a sweet note thanks to a great showing at their latest smile cookie campaign. Franchise owner Richard Dean says Renfrew officially raised ...
Dec 23, 2025
