Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
Bundle up for the 50th Bonnechere Cup
This upcoming weekend (Feb. 6, 7 and 8) the Bonnechere Cup returns to the Valley for its 50th installment. Race director, Scott Clark, said a specific committee was organized to make this year's cup a...
Jan 30, 2026 Snowmobiles blasting through the snow and ice | Photo Credit: Bonnechere Cup
Head-on snowmobile collision in Pontiac leaves one man dead, other with life-threatening injuries
According to the Sret du Qubec (Quebec Police) last night at around 11:30 p.m., two snowmobiles collided head-on in the Pontiac region. It happened on a trail in Mansfield, which is close to Fort-Coul...
Jan 30, 2026 02irina / Depositphotos.com
It's never too soon to seek
Are you a youth interested in joining the big boys and girls around the municipal council table after October's Election? If so, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is hosting free work...
Jan 30, 2026
Ontario SPCA outlines best cold-weather practices for pet owners
Extreme winter weather conditions are becoming more and more common throughout the Ottawa Valley, and the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre's Community Outreach Coordinator says that might be ...
Jan 29, 2026
Renfrew reviewing Master Servicing Plan in anticipation for population growth
The Town of Renfrew will be hosting public information centres (PIC) about the town's existing potable water, stormwater and wastewater system conditions. The town will be updating their Master Servic...
Jan 29, 2026 The Town of Renfrew's Master Servicing Plan, which includes township limits the municipal body is permitted to operate freely in | Photo Credit: Town of Renfrew
What's good in Renfrew? Support the Special Olympics at Tim Hortons this weekend
Fundraising has already started for March's Polar Plunge, and now the Renfrew Tim Hortons locations are another catalyst of Special Olympics support. This weekend, on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1 only, Renfrew ...
Jan 29, 2026 Can't get a coffee without getting a donut too | Mik Horvath/MBC
Take caution when changing lanes, OPP warn
Earlier in the week, East Region OPP reported nearly 100 accidents in less than 12 hours due to dangerous conditions from a major winter storm. Just the other day, OPP officers stationed on the Easter...
Jan 29, 2026 Photo Credit: OPP East Region
Talking Hwy. 417 with MPP Billy Denault
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Billy Denault was one of many local representatives attending this year's Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto. Denault not only sat in delegations ...
Jan 28, 2026 MBC Media file photo
What's good in Renfrew? Monster Chuck-a-Puck winner claims his prize
Last weekend at the Renfrew Wolves and Kemptville 73's matchup, the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association (RMHA) hosted its Monster Chuck-a-Puck. It was not unlike previous Chuck-a-Puck events, but this pu...
Jan 28, 2026 Mik Horvath/MBC
Local MP says more spending not the way to ease burden of high food prices
Not everyone is a fan of the federal government's new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit announced on Monday. Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant says she's heard from constituents wonde...
Jan 28, 2026
