An expert on strong mayor powers weighed in as best he could as Renfrew council double-checked their mayor's first few uses of them. John Mascarin, a partner specializing in municipal law for the firm Aird and Berlis, joined the council on Tuesday to provide a detailed look at what the new provincially provided powers ...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY:Mr. Will Royle, Provincial Veterans Service Officer will be visiting the Renfrew Legion Branch from 9-5 on May 14th. If any veterans require assistance or information on benefits provided through Veterans Affairs, please contact the Bra...

For those with seasonal allergies, warm weather isn't always something to celebrate. We spoke with Daniel Coates, Director at the Aerobiology Research Laboratories, about what residents in Eastern Ontario are feeling right now. For up-to-date information and local pollen forecasts, you can visit pollenexperts.ca. (m...

A pickup truck that was reported stolen has been recovered. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after the pickup was reported stolen from the driveway of a residence on Beachburg Road in Whitewater Region Township on May 8. The vehicle was recovered on May...

Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon will lead the way later this summer as the community tees off for a pair of worthy causes. The county's 18th annual Warden's Golf Tournament will make Renfrew's Dragonfly Golf Links its home for a third straight year on June 20th, a day that Emon expects to be a fun trip around one of t...

Emergency crews are at the scene of a reported two-vehicle collision in Renfrew this afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police, the Renfrew Fire Department and Renfrew County Paramedics responded to the incident at Renfrew Avenue and Lochiel Street around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The public should avoid the area. More d...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new 28-member cabinet aimed at resetting the Liberal government's focus on trade with the United States, public safety and the cost of living. The new cabinet, announced Tuesday, includes 10 first-time MPs and marks a significant shift from the Trudeau-era front bench. Several...

Bonnechere Valley Fire Chief Darryl Wagner does not suspect foul play in a blaze that has kept crews busy early today. Chief Wagner and his team were called to Eganville at around 5:00 am in response to smoke pouring from the basement of a 2-story home on Queen Street, closing the road at Veteran's Way, Wellington Stre...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Tuesday, May 13 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.23.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.37.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.32.9 Cana...

As part of the commitment to the Provincial Traffic Safety Program the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be taking part in the annual Canada Road Safety Week campaign which runs from May 13 to May 19, 2025. The seven-day campaign is a collaborative effort by Canadian Poli...

The team taking care of McDonald's franchises in the Ottawa Valley has some fantastic stories to take along with them to the burger chain's annual conference in Vancouver. Local Operations Manager Francesca Rakinic says the community was amazing during their McHappy Day celebrations on Thursday, raising $41,000 in supp...

The latest Lutes Cousins Films, 'Not a Love Story', is now complete and locals have an opportunity to see it on Friday, May 16 in Renfrew. Producer Anna Mary Grattan tells myFM they'll be hosting a screening at the "iconic" O'Brien Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Cast and crew will be joined by family and friends and ...

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a Federal Offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result, of a breach of his Statutory Release. Adam REID is described as a Caucasian Male, 36 Years Old, 5'8" (178cm), 160 lbs (73kgs), with brown hair an...

Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Enterprise Renfrew County Presents: Unlock the Secrets to Hiring Success- a series featuring People & Culture Strategist Kris Dawson. Join Kris for the last of three webinars coming up this Tuesday at 10:00 am, titled "Finders...

With this week marking Mental Health Week, we sat down with local runner Steve Woods who will be running for the 2025 Taylor Wood Memorial Run for Mental Health during Ottawa Race Weekend. This will mark Steve's fourth consecutive year participating in the event to raise funds for The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Cen...

The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a collision. On April 19, just before 2 a.m., OPP received information regarding a collision on Barron Canyon Road in in Laurentian Valley Twp. Police located the driver who was injured. The driver...

The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a traffic stop on Beachburg Road in Whitewater Region Township. On May 6, around 8 a.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver leaving Arnprior. Police located the vehicle on Beachburg Road and completed a ...

Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Monday, May 12 as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com . ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the Run, Madawaska Boulevard $1.23.9 MacEwen, Madawaska Boulevard $1.33.6 Stinson, Madawaska Boulevard $1.32.9 Canad...

Our local branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources says we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to flooding. The ministry's ongoing flood warning for areas along the Ottawa River has been extended once again, this time up to the end of this Friday, May 16th, as recent rainfall and warmer temperatures continue t...

A local construction company is facing some stiff penalties for running afoul of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Conservation Officer Ron Arnold explains in a recent ministry report that the Barry's Bay-based company has been fined a total of $187,500 after they were caught operating a quarry pit without a license f...