Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's Good in Renfrew? RCI Raiders gear up for a Holiday Hoops doubleheader
Two prolific basketball schools in the Ottawa Valley will collide for some primetime hoops later this week. The Holiday Hoops Classic makes its way to Renfrew Collegiate Institute on Thursday, Decembe...
Dec 15, 2025
Whitewater Region truck theft ends in crash; OPP seeking information
Local police have plenty of questions following the theft and eventual crash of a pickup truck in Whitewater Region. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP is currently investigating after a white 2017 Ram 2500 ...
Dec 15, 2025 (OPP photo)
Residents asked to rally as Renfrew Public Library fights to save services
Supporters of Renfrew's public library are being called on to make their presence known on Tuesday. Renfrew Public Library Board Chair Hayley Heaslip says recent budget talks among town council have t...
Dec 15, 2025 (Renfrew Public Library/Facebook)
Renfrew watermain break causes possible service disruptions near downtown
Renfrew residents near the downtown core will be affected as work gets underway on a localized watermain break. Crews with the Ontario Clean Water Agency are making repairs to the watermain at the cor...
Dec 15, 2025 Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
Too busy to eat right? A dietitian explains why December is so tough
In December, the to-do list seems never-ending. Between work, appointments, Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, and the general chaos of the season, it's easy for people to turn to food for comfort. Yo...
Dec 15, 2025
Renfrew, Lanark and Frontenac strike new deal to protect historic K&P Trail
Renfrew County and its neighbouring municipalities have reached a new agreement to secure long-term access to the historic K&P Trail. The deal brings together Renfrew, Lanark, and Frontenac counti...
Dec 15, 2025 From left: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority Board Chair Roy Huetl, Frontenac County Warden Bill Saunders, Lanark County Warden Richard Kidd, Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon
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 15, 2025
What's good in Renfrew? "Rivalry Series" hopes to channel good-natured animosity for mutual benefit of Timberwolves and Packers
Members of the Arnprior Packers and Renfrew Junior Timberwolves combine forces in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League All Star Game as Richardson Division Teammates versus their Martin Division r...
Dec 14, 2025
Renfrew locals band together at Boston Pizza to support home-grown hockey star Kale Osipenko
The Osipenko name has made the rounds recently as Kale Osipenko, the 17-year-old Jr. A Renfrew Wolves goaltender, is representing Renfrew at his biggest venue yet. At the end of November it was announ...
Dec 13, 2025 Osipenko moves to block a puck at the World Junior A Hockey Challenge | Photo Credit: Mike Bernard / Hockey Canada Images
Feeling guilty after Christmas dinner? Here's how to bounce back
You're sitting down for a Christmas meal and you load up your plate. Then you go for seconds. And thirds. Then dessert is being served - and before you know it, you feel terrible and start beating you...
Dec 12, 2025
