Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
School buses cancelled following winter storm
All English speaking Catholic & Public transportation service in Renfrew County is cancelled due to poor road conditions. All schools are open. For affected RCDSB students all exams and final eval...
Jan 26, 2026
The Renfrew 48; What's going on in the 'Frew
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. Today: The Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area starts their Show Your Love for Downtown Renfrew promotion. Unt...
Jan 26, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? ROMA meetings confirm construction start date of Hwy. 417 extension
Last week, municipal and county representatives attended this year's Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto, a big topic of discussion for multiple townships was about the Hwy. 417 ...
Jan 25, 2026 Highway 417 in Arnprior
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation launches brand-new website
The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN) launched a new website. The project took over eight months of work and communications lead, Kyle Robinson, is very pleased with the result. The webs...
Jan 24, 2026 The new welcome banner on the website | Credit: Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Why journalists are needed now more than ever - industry insights with Jon Pole
Yesterday (Jan. 22) Algonquin College announced a recommendation was sent to their Board of Governors to review 30 programs. If the board agrees with the recommendation those programs will not be acce...
Jan 23, 2026 A reporter's typical kit consists of a high-quality voice recorder, professional camera and of course the ever-reliable press pass | Mik Horvath/MBC
Cobden water main break disrupts service, advisory in effect
A water main break has caused some disruptions for residents in Cobden this morning. According to Facebook posts from the Township of Whitewate Region, the break occurred on Gould Street on Thursday, ...
Jan 23, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? This weekend's Chuck-a-Puck undergoes a few changes
This weekend the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association (RMHA) planned to supersize their weekly Chuck-a-Puck competition. However, due to the law, RMHA President Jon Pole has had to make some adjustments t...
Jan 22, 2026 Home pad of the Renfrew Timberwolves | Mik Horvath/MBC
Algonquin College puts 30 programs on cancelation notice
Algonquin College plans sweeping program suspensions amid financial strain Algonquin College is looking to suspend more academic programs as it continues to deal with a significant budget shortfall, a...
Jan 22, 2026
Quebec Police on the prowl for dangerous snowmobile driving
Today (Jan. 22) the Sret du Qubec (Quebec police services) announced they would be cracking down on dangerous snowmobile driving. The press release said the police will "intensify their interventions"...
Jan 22, 2026 02irina / Depositphotos.com
What's good in the Valley? Where Paws Meet Purpose: Fire Team K9 opens new facility
Fire Team K9 has a brand-new location, and owners Jeff and Jennifer Hinch are settling in as they continue to provide one of the most unique and important services available to PTSD sufferers almost a...
Jan 21, 2026
