Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Badges earned and years honoured: Whitewater Region firefighters hit key milestones
Firefighters in Whitewater Region are kicking off February by celebrating hitting their latest benchmarks. The Whitewater Region Fire Departments gathered with township staff over the weekend to congr...
Feb 03, 2026 Whitewater Region Fire Department Lt. Wade Lumax (center), joined by
Captain Reuben Snyder and Lt. Aaron Snyder
Ontario Clean Water Agency isolating water leak in Cobden
Earlier today (Feb. 3) the properties around Meadow St. in Cobden we reporting a decrease, or complete lack of, water pressure. It's confirmed by the Township of Whitewater Region that a leak sprung s...
Feb 03, 2026
Hospice Renfrew taps local expertise to enhance end-of-life care
Hospice Renfrew has continued their push to improve palliative care for people across Renfrew County with their latest hire. The hospice has announced the addition of Resident and Family Councilor Chr...
Feb 03, 2026
County Council approves 2026 budget, tax increase
If you're a homeowner, there is an increase coming to the county portion of your property tax bill. Renfrew County Council has approved the 2026 budget, including an increase of 6.68% to the tax levy....
Feb 02, 2026 County of Renfrew Council has approved the 2026 budget during the Budget Workshop on January 29. At the conclusion of the meeting Warden Jennifer Murphy thanked Corporate Services Vice-Chair Councillor David Mayville (left) and Chair Councillor Peter Emon for leading the discussions during the workshop. County of Renfrew photo
Renfrew road crews adjust operations amid ongoing salt shortage
Communities across the Ottawa Valley can expect to spend part of the winter under slippery conditions as a province-wide road salt shortage impacts local roads. Town staff in Renfrew say their supply ...
Feb 02, 2026
OPP Renfrew Detachment sees strong turnout, positive feedback at fraud prevention seminars
The OPP's Renfrew Detachment is pleased with the feedback it received after hosting fraud prevention seminars in both Renfrew and Arnprior last week. The sessions brought residents together for inform...
Feb 02, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Local long track speed skater competing on the national level in Calgary
Clara McKendry is a local girl with a love for winter sports, particularly, long track speed skating. McKendry is found practicing and competing as much as she's in school; typically dedicating nearly...
Feb 01, 2026 At top speed McKendry clears 42 kp/h |Mik Horvath/MBC
UPDATE: HWY 17 now open following fatal crash
The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of McNab/Braeside. Police say officers were called shortly after 1 ...
Feb 01, 2026
UPDATE: Two dead in HWY 17 Crash
The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 that claimed the lives of two drivers. Police say officers were called shortly afte...
Jan 31, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: Hwy 17 closed due to serious crash
Highway 17 is closed between Anderson Road and Goshen Road in McNab/Braeside due to a serious two-vehicle collision involving passenger vehicles. Emergency crews on scene. Please avoid the area and pl...
Jan 31, 2026
