Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's good in Renfrew? Scott and Son's Toy Mountain erupts in the downtown
In partnership with the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area and the Renfrew and District Food Bank the oldest hardware store around is back in the game with a generous donation campaign. Scott ...
Dec 04, 2025 Scott and Son's gleaming storefront, captured on Nov. 29 | Photo Credit: Scott and Son's Hardware
Renfrew prepares for chilly but cheerful Santa Claus parade Saturday night
Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, and the town of Renfrew says there's still time to be a part of the fun. The annual Santa Claus Parade will dazzle onlookers along the downtown core startin...
Dec 04, 2025 Photo: Sherry Haaima
OPP ramp up Festive RIDE patrols with over 500 checkpoints since Nov. 20
Ontario Provincial Police say officers across the East Region have conducted more than 500 RIDE checkpoints since the launch of the annual Festive RIDE campaign on Nov. 20. Police say hundreds of driv...
Dec 04, 2025
Arnprior fundraising event looks to crack 200k total after only 8 years
The eighth annual Penny Stashick Ugly Sweater Walk goes Saturday morning from Robert Simpson Park. Son Derek Stashick says the event always evokes fond memories. The 8th Annual Penny Stashick Ugly Swe...
Dec 04, 2025
myFM Centre and Timberwolves prepping for the EOJHL All Star Game
In late November the EOJHL announced Renfrew would be the hosting venue for this year's All Star Game on Dec. 15. It's a one-day event where the best of the best of Jr. B hockey compete head-to-head i...
Dec 04, 2025 Home pad of the Renfrew Timberwolves | Mik Horvath/MBC
Ottawa Valley saw cooler-than-normal November, Environment Canada says
The average temperature in the Ottawa Valley throughout last month was slightly cooler than normal for November, according to Environment Canada. The agency issued its monthly weather summary for the ...
Dec 04, 2025 ilmarinfoto / Depositphotos.com
Bring holiday cheer to animals in need by backing the Ontario SPCA's Home for the Holidays Adoption Campaign
The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is aiming to make holiday wishes come true through its Home for the Holidays adoption campaign, which runs until Dec. 24. The centre placed 430 animals in...
Dec 04, 2025
UPDATE: Water pressure restored for most of Arnprior; localized repairs ongoing
UPDATE 10:40 am: Town staff confirm that water pressure has been restored for most of Arnprior following multiple reports from residents experiencing problems with their taps on Thursday morning. Chie...
Dec 04, 2025
Renfrew Golf Club adds experienced PGA professional ahead of 97th season
The Renfrew Golf Club is making the most of their offseason by welcoming a new clubhouse pro. Chris Learmonth will join RGC beginning in 2026 and moving forward, adding 35 years of experience as a PGA...
Dec 04, 2025 (Photo Credit: Renfrew Golf Course)
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 Thursday, December 4th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and O...
Dec 04, 2025 (Unsplash photo)
