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Pembroke makes it to round 3 of HGTV's Hometown Takeover Canada
Pembroke is officially in the running for HGTV's Hometown Takeover Canada, and the next step is underway! Join us at 12 p.m. on December 13 ...
8h ago

What's Good in Pembroke? CHEO named one of Canada's top research hospitals
The children's hospital serving the area surrounding Ottawa has been named one of Canada's top research hospitals. Research Infosource, a m...
8h ago

Renfrew County Catholic board says local EQAO results remain above provincial average
Despite recently raised concerns about students across Ontario's performance in provincial testing, the Chair of the Renfrew County Catholic...
11h ago

OPP ramp up Festive RIDE patrols with over 500 checkpoints since Nov. 20
Ontario Provincial Police say officers across the East Region have conducted more than 500 RIDE checkpoints since the launch of the annual F...
12h ago

Old Farmer's Almanac calls for 'bitter cold' mid-December stretch in Ottawa Valley
Ottawa Valley residents should expect significant snowfall and an average temperature of around -9 degrees Celsius during the holidays, acco...
14h ago

Trio Charged as Renfrew OPP Probe Break-In Incident
The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged three people after responding to a break-and-enter call in Admaston/Brom...
15h ago

SIU launches probe after arrested man suffers medical distress in OPP cruiser in Pembroke
The province's police watchdog has invoked its mandate after a man taken into custody by the Ontario Provincial Police in Pembroke went into...
15h 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, December 4th, as of ...
16h ago

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 04 Pet Loss Support Group - Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral...
19h ago

BREAKING: Former Lumber King Coach speaks out about recent dismissal
Former Pembroke Lumber Kings coach Brandon Richardson has taken to social media in an effort to expose allegations of wrong doing within the...
Dec 04, 2025

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP to host Stuff-a-Cruiser weekend food drive
Local OPP officers are preparing to collect donations to support families in need over the holidays. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment...
Dec 03, 2025

Guitars & Gasoline is back for another big year in Calabogie
After a triumphant debut last year, Guitars & Gasoline is ready to make a second lap around Calabogie Motorsports Park. Director of Oper...
Dec 03, 2025

Water system upgrades scheduled for Beachburg on December 4
Beachburg residents are being warned of potential complications ahead of upgrades to the local water treatment plant. Township staff say the...
Dec 03, 2025
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Cobden's community compassion shines through Santa Claus parade
Last weekend Cobden hosted their Santa Claus Parade. Children and families lined Astrolabe and Main to shout with all their Christmas cheer ...
Dec 03, 2025

Town of Petawawa to launch holiday season with parade, tree lighting and tailgate market
Santa Claus is coming to the Town of Petawawa this weekend. An array of Christmas celebrations are being held in the town on Saturday, Dece...
Dec 03, 2025

UPDATE: Water service expected to return fully to Pembroke and area Saturday
Full water service is expected to be restored across Pembroke and Laurentian Valley on Saturday, following repairs to the major watermain br...
Dec 03, 2025
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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 Wednesday, December 3rd, as of...
Dec 03, 2025

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 03 International Day of Persons with Disabilities - The Town of Pet...
Dec 03, 2025

Knights of Columbus once again support CPAN's Snowsuits for Kids Drive
The Knights of Columbus Council 1531 has once again stepped up in support of the CPAN Snowsuit Drive, raising local funds to purchase 156 wi...
Dec 03, 2025

What's good in the Valley? Ottawa Valley farmer Angela Field snags OFA position despite title election loss
A couple weeks ago myFM spoke with Local farmer and Admaston/Bromley deputy mayor Angela Field to hear about Field running for the Ontario F...
Dec 02, 2025

Dump truck driver charged after highway-closing collision with tractor trailer
A motorist has been charged in connection with a collision on Highway 17 Tuesday morning. The collision, which took place shortly after 9:3...
Dec 02, 2025

Ottawa Valley saw cooler-than-normal November, Environment Canada says
The average temperature in the Ottawa Valley throughout last month was slightly cooler than normal for November, according to Environment Ca...
Dec 02, 2025
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Highway 17 reopened after collision that injured one person
A portion of Highway 17 near Pembroke is open again after a collision caused it to close for several hours. The highway closed between Green...
Dec 02, 2025

Pembroke welcomes the Taste of the Valley Holiday Edition on December 13th
The County of Renfrew's Economic Development Division is pleased to present the fifth and final Taste of the Valley event of the 2025 season...
Dec 02, 2025

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 Tuesday, December 2nd, as of 8...
Dec 02, 2025

The Pembroke 48
Here is a look at what's going on in the town for the next 48 hours! DEC 02 Valvular Heart Assessment - Pembroke Regional Hospital, - Valvul...
Dec 02, 2025

What's Good in Pembroke? UOV Heritage Centre celebrates a $90,200 investment from The Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Pembroke Heritage Centre held it's annual Christmas Market Sunday which served as a fitting backdrop for local MPP Billy Denault to pres...
Dec 01, 2025

From Hallway Conversations to Lifelines: PLEO Expands Support for Families in Crisis
Sometimes lofty pursuits have modest beginnings. This can be said of PLEO (Parents Lifeline), which was formed in 1999 by three mothers of c...
Dec 01, 2025

Eganville BMO Branch set to close mid 2026
The Eganville community received difficult news Monday, Nov. 24, with the announcement that the Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch will close on ...
Dec 01, 2025
Bring holiday cheer to animals in need by backing the Ontario SPCA's Home for the Holidays Adoption Campaign
The Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is aiming to make holiday wishes come true through its Home for the Holidays adoption campaign...
Dec 01, 2025
