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St. Joe's Jaguars' undefeated streak ends in OFSAA final against Sacred Heart
What came close to a perfect season for the St. Joe's Jaguars seemingly ran out of gas just before the finish line. The St. Joseph's High Sc...
48m ago

The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Township of Horton presents its Old Time Country Square Dance this Fr...
54m ago

No carbon monoxide found at Renfrew daycare, staff still hospitalized for evaluation
Renfrew's Fire Department was called in after a carbon monoxide scare at a local daycare. Fire Chief Mike Guest says crews were sent to Colu...
13h ago

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Friends ask Jelly Roll to show Ottawa Valley woman some love in heartfelt TikTok
Julie Dewar is an Ottawa Valley mom who has been through the most difficult year of her life and still has some challenges ahead. The sound...
13h ago

Unbeaten St. Joseph's High School boys hockey team set for championship game in Sudbury
A Renfrew school is one win away from being crowned the best in Ontario. The St. Joseph's Catholic High School AA Boys Hockey team can compl...
17h ago

Find Your furry friend or support a good cause at the Ontario SPCA's Pembroke Centre
The Ontario SPCA is welcoming adopters to their animal centre located at 115 Woodcrest Drive in Pembroke. The centre is open seven days a we...
17h ago

Child abuse allegations lead to slew of charges for Arnprior resident
A 40-year-old Arnprior resident is facing numerous charges after Renfrew police, with assistance from Renfrew County Family and Children's S...
19h ago

'Armed with a handgun': Upper Ottawa Valley OPP investigating hijacking of delivery van
Police continue to investigate a Monday incident in which a delivery van was hijacked near Palmer Rapids and abandoned near Whitney. The Up...
20h ago

Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Thursday, March 20 as of 8:30 ...
21h ago

Reports: Election call by PM Mark Carney imminent
Multiple reports say Prime Minister Mark Carney could call a snap federal election as early as Sunday, with a possible election date of Apri...
21h ago

The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: The Local Immigration Partnership of Renfrew and Lanark Counties is welco...
Mar 20, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Showcase your business at myFM's Home, Cottage, and Leisure show- registration ending soon!
Local businesses have just a little time left to be part of one of myFM's biggest annual traditions. The Home, Cottage, and Leisure Show ret...
Mar 19, 2025

Mike Thompson retires after 16 years of supporting Renfrew County's local businesses
After nearly 16 years of dedicated service, Mike Thompson, Business Development Officer at Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corp...
Mar 19, 2025

Wheels of Hope: Volunteer Drivers Needed to Help Cancer Patients
The Canadian Cancer Society's Wheels of Hope program is looking for volunteer drivers to help cancer patients get to their life-saving treat...
Mar 19, 2025

How will tariffs affect cross-border shoppers? A Canadian border expert explains
With tariffs in place and others looming, cross-border shoppers are asking questions like what can I bring back from the States? And how muc...
Mar 19, 2025

New Riding Name, Familiar Faces Running
In advance of the Federal Election expected to be called Sunday, we can already tell you who the likely candidates will be. For the Conserva...
Mar 19, 2025

Stay Safe: National Poison Prevention Week highlights life-saving resources
National Poison Prevention Week runs from March 16 to 22, urging Canadians to #CheckForPoisons and take action before accidents happen. The ...
Mar 19, 2025

Ten arrested and hundreds of drugs seized in major Ottawa Valley police operation
A massive pile of drugs has been taken off the street after a major police operation that found its way into the Ottawa Valley. Several poli...
Mar 19, 2025

Jamie Bramburger laid to rest in Pembroke
Jamie Bramburger was laid to rest yesterday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church following his untimely death on March 11th. Former MPP Sean Conw...
Mar 19, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Renfrew and Area Seniors Home support is hosting a $10 Lunch Break this W...
Mar 19, 2025

Misunderstanding leaves contributions to Arnprior Regional Health in the lurch
Is it paid for; is it not? A ceremony was held January 27th of this year at Arnprior Regional Health. A ribbon was cut. We have the pictures...
Mar 19, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Renfrew Minor Baseball ready to swing for the fences as registration begins to fill up
With the snow covering Ma-te-Way Park's Tye Field quickly disappearing, Renfrew's youth are getting ready to play ball. Renfrew Minor Baseba...
Mar 18, 2025

OPP's Highway 17 traffic blitz issues dozens of charges, including stunt driving and speeding
Highway 17 has become the focal point of a major traffic campaign involving police ranging from the Valley to the Nation's Capital. Officers...
Mar 18, 2025

How one meal delivery program is fighting senior hunger in Renfrew County- and you can help!
In celebration of March for Meals, the Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) is raising awareness of the important role meal delivery...
Mar 18, 2025

Harry Street closure in Renfrew disrupts traffic for sanitary work project
The Town of Renfrew had to shut down a busy neighbourhood street on Tuesday afternoon thanks to some vital road work. Harry Street was close...
Mar 18, 2025

Pontiac police make arrest in Shawville fraud case after public tip-off
Police in the Pontiac Region are thanking the community's help for closing a case that's been on their plate since last year. Back on Decemb...
Mar 18, 2025

Former Renfrew councillor Marlene Thompson remembered for her community impact
Flags in Renfrew have started the week at half-mast following the death of former Councillor Marlene Thompson. In a statement, town staff se...
Mar 18, 2025

The Renfrew 48
Here's what's going on in Renfrew over the next 48 hours. TODAY: Hospice Renfrew hosts it's latest Caregiver Wellness Gathering this Tuesd...
Mar 18, 2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Employers, job seekers set to connect at ontrac event Thursday in Arnprior
Job seekers in Arnprior and the surrounding area will want to circle Thursday, March 20 on the calendar. That's the day ontrac Employment ...
Mar 17, 2025

OPP warns residents about deceptive phone scams using spoofed caller IDs
Deceptive phone calls continue to target Ontario residents, with the goal of misleading them into sharing personal information or making fra...
Mar 17, 2025