Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
MRC Pontiac looking for community feedback from 50+ year-olds
As part of the Age-Friendly Municipality initiative (MADA) the MRC Pontiac and its 18 municipalities have published an online survey for residents 50-years-old and up to complete. The survey is anonym...
Jan 21, 2026 Photo Credit: MRC Pontiac
Lock it or lose it - thousands of dollars in tools stolen from unlocked vehicle
According to the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, some time between the evening of Jan. 17 and afternoon of Jan. 18 a Petawawa vehicle was the target of a brazen theft. The vehicle was parked, unlocked, on No...
Jan 21, 2026 macherstudio / Depositphotos.com
What's a litre going to cost you? Today's Valley gas prices
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar ...
Jan 21, 2026
Ottawa Valley mayors and councillors get face time with Province at ROMA
The Ottawa Valley's top municipal leaders have had the attention of the province to kick off the week. Councilors and staff from across Renfrew County are in attendance for this year's Rural Ontario M...
Jan 21, 2026
RCDHU insights on recent overdoses
Last week the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued an overdose alert for Renfrew County as a result of suspected overdose deaths in the Renfrew and Arnprior area. While investigation...
Jan 21, 2026 While Morgenstern says any overdose death is still one too many, he commends the efforts of the Renfrew County District Drug Strategy, which has helped decrease the overall overdose figures in the area.
Ontario Parks summer jobs could land students a paycheck close to home
Applications are now open for student summer jobs at Ontario Parks, giving local students a chance to work outdoors while gaining paid experience. The province hires about 1,600 students each summer f...
Jan 21, 2026
Ontario farmers get boost to sell goods globally
Farmers in our listening area may be getting a boost from the feds and province. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million in the Market Diversification and Trade Resilienc...
Jan 21, 2026
Alleged arena assault nets charges
Upper Ottawa Valley OPP have laid a spousal assault charge following an alleged incident at a Pembroke arena. Police say a witness reported an assault involving a couple on the evening of Jan. 16. A P...
Jan 21, 2026
What's good in Renfrew? Bundle-up for Renfrew's Coldest Night of the Year
This year the Renfrew and District Food Bank is taking their fundraising to the next level during the Coldest Night of the Year. In partnership with the Blue Sky Foundation, Renfrew and District Food ...
Jan 20, 2026
Fill 'er up: Today's Valley gas prices
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Friday, January 16th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On ...
Jan 20, 2026
