(francais au bas) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes of the 2026 season to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The infected mosquitoes were identified through the city's routine mosquito surveillance program, which traps and tests mosquitoes throughout the summer. Key Points First positive detection of 2026 This is the first confirmed positive mosquito pool for West Nile virus in Ottawa this year. The finding signals that the virus is now circu

(français au bas) Alto, the federal Crown corporation leading Canada's high-speed rail project, is conducting drone surveys in Ottawa's east end this week as part of the planning process for the proposed high-speed rail line between Ottawa and Montreal. Why are drones being used? The drones will: Capture detailed aerial images and topographical data. Identify natural features such as streams, wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitat. Help engineers evaluate possible rail align

Bonjour, ici Rose Grzela et voici les nouvelles de cette semaine à Le Beat CJRO Radio. Photo : Municipalité de La Nation, Facebook Le Centre communautaire de St-Albert entame un nouveau chapitre. La Municipalité de La Nation a officiellement transféré la propriété de l'édifice à l'Organisation du Groupe communautaire de St-Albert Inc., qui en assurera désormais la gestion. La présidente de l'organisme, Louise Cayer-Deslauriers, affirme que cette prise en charge était essentie

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. CJRO Radio has applied to the CRTC to offer the community of Rockland a new bilingual community radio service that will be known as The Beat - CIRC Radio on 96.3 FM. The core of the programming will be in the same format as The Beat - CJRO Radio that is currently offered in east rural Ottawa (Carlsbad Springs, Vars, Sarsfield and in Embrun on 107.7 FM, and Casselman on 96.3 FM). Local news and

CJRO Radio has applied to the CRTC to offer the community of Rockland a new bilingual community radio service that will be known as The Beat - CIRC Radio on 96.3 FM. The core of the programming will be in the same format as The Beat - CJRO Radio that is currently offered in east rural Ottawa (Carlsbad Springs on 107.7 FM, Vars and Sarsfield on 107.7 FM) and in Embrun on 107.7 FM and Casselman on 96.3 FM. Local news and community information will be offered on CIRC Radio

Bonjour, ici Rose Grzela et voici les nouvelles de cette semaine à Le Beat CJRO Radio. Photo : Lucie Régimbald Grâce à une subvention obtenue par CJRO Radio, une nouvelle série de balados intitulée « Raconte-moi ta vie » donne la parole à des experts et à des résidents afin d'explorer les réalités vécues par les personnes âgées de la région. L'animatrice de la série, Lucie Régimbald, explique que les épisodes ont été enregistrés devant public, favorisant des échanges riches e

English version here: Recreation Complex Update: We’re Getting Closer! - Township of Russell SOURCE: Nouvelles de la Municipalité de Russell Mise à jour du complexe récréatif : Le travail avance! Les travaux du complexe récréatif continuent de progresser à un rythme soutenu en vue de l'ouverture prévue à l'automne 2026. À l'extérieur, le bâtiment prend de plus en plus forme chaque semaine. Les équipes poursuivent l'aménagement de la cour centrale avec l'installation de sent

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. Photo by the Optimiste Club de Carlsbad Springs. The weekend of June 26 to June 28 the Carlsbad Springs Optimist Club ended their activity year with their third fundraiser - the Annual Softball Tournament which was another successful one. The Club wants to give a shout out to all the teams and sponsors: Devereaux & Son, Stinson Professional Landscaping, Bruno Gamache, GVE, PLD Construction Ltd,

Bonjour, ici Rose Grzela et voici les nouvelles de cette semaine à Le Beat CJRO Radio. Photo : Katy Morin, Facebook Une nouvelle candidate se joint à la course aux élections municipales de 2026 à Casselman. Katy Morin souhaite faire son entrée au conseil municipal afin d’apporter, selon ses mots, « un vent de fraîcheur ». Nouvellement résidente de la municipalité, elle affirme que son arrivée à Casselman l’a convaincue de faire le saut en politique. Parmi ses priorités figure

Below is a story that was shared with locals via Facebook regarding the terrible accident that took place on Mitch Owens road in Edwards, in south east Ottawa near Ivandale Farm on June 23. Photos below courtesy of Facebook post on the Carlsbad Springs Community Engagement page. The text below is uncensored and we felt it was important to share. ---------------- This week, on June 23rd, our family went through trauma that we have all feared was one day going to happen. Coll