Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Get some gym time in today at the myFM Centre! The town will open up the Home Hardware Gymnasium to the public for a ...
Mar 02, 2026
Chalk River company awarded Canadian Space Agency contract for space radiation monitor
Bubble Technology Industries Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency to build a system designed to monitor radiation in space. The Chalk River based company says the Canadian Act...
Mar 02, 2026
Bundle up: Cold warning in effect as bitter wind chills hit Renfrew County
The Ottawa Valley should consider bundling up before heading out on Monday morning. Environment Canada has placed all of Renfrew County under a cold warning to start the week, as communities can expec...
Mar 01, 2026 gwhitton / Depositphotos.com
What's Good in Renfrew? Coldest Night walk rallies strong support for local food bank
A brisk evening stroll through downtown Renfrew has done a lot of good for families struggling to keep their pantries stocked. The Renfrew and District Food Bank hosted its first-ever Coldest Night of...
Mar 01, 2026
The week that was: top stories from Feb. 21-28
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories on RenfrewToday.ca: 1. More news is released about the Hwy. 17 expansion project https://www.renfrewtoday.ca/2026/02/27/3108...
Mar 01, 2026
Traffic stop on Calabogie Road leads to drunk driving charges
Local police say a recent complaint about a drunk driver took their officers across town lines to nab their suspect. The Renfrew OPP were first alerted to the issue thanks to a traffic complaint made ...
Feb 27, 2026
CCHL sets April 21 date for 2026 Priority Draft at Nepean Sportsplex
The Central Canada Hockey League has announced its 2026 Priority Draft will be held April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Nepean Sportsplex. League officials say the Ottawa venue has served the CCHL well in previ...
Feb 27, 2026
Long-awaited Highway 17 expansion takes major step forward
After years of waiting, the highly anticipated push to expand Highway 17 from Arnprior to Renfrew has taken its first step. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault joined Ric Bresee, Parliamentar...
Feb 27, 2026 From left: Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney, McNab/Braeside Mayor Lori Hoddinott, Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation Ric Bresee
Eganville Leader Columnist Al Donohue recognized by Guinness as world's oldest weekly newspaper columnist
Over nearly 124 years in print, the Eganville Leader has collected its share of honours. But few compare to the distinction recently bestowed on longtime columnist Al Donohue by Guinness World Records...
Feb 27, 2026 Photo Courtesy of The Eganville Leader
Border intercept leads to major drug seizure, arrests in Renfrew
Two people have been arrested following a joint drug bust by provincial police and border patrol agents in Renfrew. The Renfrew OPP tell myFM that Canada Border Services Agency officers recently disco...
Feb 27, 2026
