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Local First –  Hosted by Candice Vetter.  South-east rural Ottawa, Russell Municipality and Casselman Municipality public affairs show:  information on community events, local interviews, community projects, municipal information and more.  Daily on CJRO Radio, at 7am, at noon and 5pm. Our latest interviews are below.   

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Noter:  Pour les entrevues et les reportages en français veuillez visiter la page de Priorité Locale)

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Interviews and podcast are also available here:   Carlsbad Springs / Embrun / Casselman / Vars / Sarsfield  - Frequency News​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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OPP asks drivers to consider winter conditions

OPP asks drivers to consider winter conditions_01
00:00 / 16:07

St Laurent Church in Carlsbad Springs for sale

St Laurent Church in Carlsbad Springs for sale_mixdown
00:00 / 06:20

Russell Legion Open at Last

Russell Legion Open at Last_mixdown
00:00 / 09:50

City of Ottawa Osgoode ward Councillor Darouze seeking provincial PC nomination. 

City Councillor seeking provincial PC no
00:00 / 12:04

SNC introduces new watershed strategy

SNC introduces new watershed strategy_01_01
00:00 / 14:26

Catch the Ace benefits BCA and food bank

Catch the Ace benefits BCA and food bank
00:00 / 12:57

Teen boy recognized for bravery

Teen boy recognized for bravery_mixdown
00:00 / 05:42

Butterflyway Project seeks more participants

Butterflyway Project seeks more participants_01
00:00 / 10:57

Russell Rec Centre groundbreaking excites and worries residents

Russell Rec Centre groundbreaking excites and worries residents V2
00:00 / 11:57

Stand Our Ground movement launched in Russell Township 

Stand Our Ground movement launched in Russell Township V2_mixdown
00:00 / 21:49

See the new comet after sunset

See the new comet after sunset_mixdown
00:00 / 07:32

Return to Office policy affects rural residents

Return to Office policy affects rural residents_mixdown
00:00 / 18:27

Russell Township Rec Centre Holds Groundbreaking

Russell Township Rec Centre Holds Ground
00:00 / 07:31

Russell's Heritage Day and Autumn in the Country coincide

Russell's Heritage Day and Autumn in the
00:00 / 10:44

Russell Soccer Club announces successful year

Russell Soccer Club announces successful
00:00 / 11:21

Julian Hunt throws hat into Russell ring

Julian Hunt throws hat into Russell ring
00:00 / 11:41

Jevon Rudder running for Russell Council

Jevon Rudder running for Russell Council
00:00 / 09:54

Charles Armstrong running for Russell Council again

Charles Armstrong running for Russell Co
00:00 / 08:05

Pros and cons of electronic voting
 

Pros and cons of electronic voting_mixdo
00:00 / 06:00

MP Francis Drouin not seeking reelection

MP Francis Drouin not seeking reelection
00:00 / 12:03

Farm Tours via Virtual Reality

Farm Tours via Virtual Reality_01
00:00 / 05:40

Russell Fair Offers New and Old Attractions

Russell Fair Offers New and Old Attracti
00:00 / 07:43

Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match back in Sarsfield after 13 years

Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match back in Sa
00:00 / 09:06

Navan Fair celebrates sweets - 2024 edition

Navan Fair celebrates sweets_01
00:00 / 10:38

Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match coming to Sarsfield

Ottawa-Carleton Plowing Match coming to
00:00 / 08:50

LCBO workers striking against privatization and for secure work

LCBO workers striking against privatization and for secure work mix_mixdown
00:00 / 03:46

Prescott Russell Ghost Chasers open to investigate

Prescott Russell Ghost Chasers open to investigate_01
00:00 / 11:41

New wetland mapping gives local wetlands protection

New wetland mapping gives local wetlands protection_01
00:00 / 09:25

Consultant explains Russell water and waste water needs

Consultant explains Russell water and wa
00:00 / 14:17

Russell Council listens to hockey advocates

Russell Council listens to hockey advocates_01
00:00 / 10:05

Local First - Russell Township Reveals Official Plan

Russell Township Reveals Official Plan_01
00:00 / 08:08

Local First - Water Waste - water Township

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00:00 / 03:44

Local First - Recycling in Carlsbad Springs entering 10th year

Recycling in Carlsbad Springs entering 1
00:00 / 09:47

Local First  - Russell Kin Club Praised By Executives

RussellKinClubPraisedByExecutives_mixdow
00:00 / 02:37

Local First - UCPR rescinding of bylaw discussed by Nation Municipality Mayor

UCPR rescinding of bylaw discussed by Nation Municipality Mayor_01
00:00 / 16:07

Local First - Tulip crop failure at Green Corners Farm

Tulip crop failure at Green Corners Farm_01
00:00 / 07:31

Local First - Author Katie Tallo coming to Russell Library

Author Katie Tallo coming to Russell Library_01
00:00 / 07:58

Local First - Russell Township Appoints Mayor, Forgoes By-election Final

Russell Township Appoints Mayor, Forgoes By-election Final_mixdown (1)
00:00 / 07:14

Local First - GoFundMe for family of injured child
 

GoFundMe for family of injured child_01_01
00:00 / 06:34

Local First - Poutmasters fishing derby coming soon

Poutmasters fishing derby coming soon_01
00:00 / 09:36

Local First - Casselman Mayor seeks public input on water issues

Casselman Mayor seeks public input on wa
00:00 / 15:29

Local First - Total Eclipse of the Sun with Gary Boyle

Total Eclipse of the Sun with Gary Boyle V2
00:00 / 10:07

Local First - Pierre Leroux Resigns as Russell Township Mayor - interview

Leroux Exit Interview
00:00 / 09:05

Local First - Bradley Cup will benefit child with CP

Bradley Cup will benefit child with CP_01_01
00:00 / 08:46

Local First - Call of the Forest movie screening in Russell on Thursday

Call of the Forest movie screening in Russell on Thursday_01
00:00 / 09:10

Local First - Preventing fraud - interview with Detective Sergeant of OPP

Preventing fraud - interview with Detective Sergeant of OPP_01
00:00 / 14:49

Local First- Local restaurateur opens new spot in Le Village (Embrun)

Local restaurateur opens new spot in Le
00:00 / 04:46

Local First - update on the Russell council meeting on Monday Feb 26 where council backtracked on eliminating question period.

The People of Russell have spoken - literally_01
00:00 / 10:33

Local First - Russell Council voting on eliminating question period

Russell Council voting on eliminating qu
00:00 / 07:31

Local First - Uptown Resto Bar serving up traditional Indian food

Uptown Resto Bar serving up traditional
00:00 / 06:55

The Carlsbad Springs Community Association took positive action in response to the devastation caused by a derecho storm, launching the “Tree for Tree” project. This project aims at providing free trees to residents of the Carlsbad Springs community. Interview with Shannon McInnis, vice president of communications for the Carlsbad Springs Community Association.

The new Tree for Tree project in Carlsba
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The Carlsbad Springs Winter Carnival introduces something new to its programming with a dance evening, enhanced by a show by two musical groups: “Vibes classic rock trio” and “Last minute Decision”. Interview with two band members of the group “Last minute Decision”, Melissa and Natalie Juneau.

First live show for the Carlsbad Springs
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Local First - Lions Roasting Mayor press conference

Lions Roasting Mayor
00:00 / 02:46

Local First - Earthquakes In Eastern Ontario - Harry Baker

Earthquakes In Eastern Ontario - Harry B
00:00 / 12:54

Local First - Prepare for the solar eclipse on April 8 2024

Prepare for the solar eclipse
00:00 / 10:14

Local First - Lemay Fire Extinguishers Opens in Embrun

Lemay Fire Extinguishers Opens in Embrun_01
00:00 / 05:53

Local First - Little Rays creating exhibits throughout North America

Little Rays creating exhibits throughout North America_01
00:00 / 11:47

Local First - Hammond Golf pays it forward

Hammond Golf pays it forward_01
00:00 / 06:49

Local First - Covey book has plenty of heart
 

Covey book has plenty of heart_01
00:00 / 05:34

Local First - Living Locally Fair this weekend

Living Locally Fair this weekend_01
00:00 / 07:15

Local First - SNC seeks input from shoreline owners

SNC seeks input from shoreline owners_01
00:00 / 08:14

Local First - Rural Summit Upcoming this Spring

Rural Summit Upcoming this Spring
00:00 / 07:58

Local First - Local entrepreneur scores big on Dragons Den

Local entrepreneur scores big on Dragons
00:00 / 08:32

Local First - Mayor Leroux Discusses 417 Industrial Park

localfirstMayorLerouxDiscusses417Industr
00:00 / 14:56

Local First - Nascent Hydroponics starts fresh greens business in Russell

Nascent Hydroponics starts fresh greens
00:00 / 08:36

Local First - Ongoing controversy with the 417 Industrial Park in Russell Township. This is the first part of a series and today's focus is on consultation.  Story here and listen to our podcast

partpart1consultation
00:00 / 16:26

Felix Vanasse publishes first book of poetry
 

Felix Vanasse publishes first book of poetry_01
00:00 / 08:38

Darouze not supportive of Metcalfe BESS

Darouze not supportive of Metcalfe BESS_
00:00 / 10:53

Breast Cancer Awareness still surviving

Breast Cancer Awareness still surviving_
00:00 / 09:22

Local First - Food Bank use up and help needed

Local First - Food Bank use up and help
00:00 / 11:23

Local First - DuJour About to Harvest First Crop for Embrun Co-op

DuJour About to Harvest First Crop for E
00:00 / 08:40

Local First - Industrial development in Limoges - La Nation is open for business

Industrial development in Limoges - La Nation is open for business_01
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Local First - Brigil proposes huge residential and commercial development in Limoges

Local First - Brigil proposes huge residential and commercial development in Limoges
00:00 / 11:57

Local First -  Barry Finlay releases new book and visiting Russell Library

Local First - Barry Finlay releases new
00:00 / 06:51

Local First -  Resident less concerned about transformer station on Piperville

Local First - Resident less concerned about transformer station on Piperville
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Local First - MPP Blais asks AG to investigate Ottawa land deal

Local First MPP Blais asks AG to investigate Ottawa land deal
00:00 / 12:05

Local First - Russell Mayor Addresses Lack of Transit and Daycare

Local First Russell Mayor Addresses Lack
00:00 / 12:59

Local First - Sgt. Dickson gives Langford murder case update

Local First Sgt
00:00 / 04:45

Local First - Christmas Is Coming in September

LocalFirstChristmasIsComing--inSeptember
00:00 / 07:44

Local First -  Embrun Resident Has Suggestions For Township

LocalFirstEmbrunResidentHasSuggestionsFo
00:00 / 10:22

Local First - Redland Orchards Open for Sales
 

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00:00 / 05:14

Local First - Residents participating in Climate Strike

LocalFirstResidentsparticipatinginClimateStrike_01
00:00 / 09:23

Local First - Last Terry Fox Run in Russell for long time coordinator

Last Terry Fox Run in Russell for long t
00:00 / 08:13

Local First - Eadie Road Resident Outraged over lack of consultation in Industrial Park Expansion

Local First Eadie Road Resident Outraged
00:00 / 17:41

Local First - Exit Interview with Russell Township CAO

Local First Exit Interview with Russell
00:00 / 10:12

Local First - Expropriated Mirabel land being returned to farmers

Local First Expropriated Mirabel land be
00:00 / 07:01

Local First - Casselman Mayor
 

LocalFirstCasselmanMayor_01
00:00 / 09:49

Local activists address tree losses in Township

Local activists address tree losses in T
00:00 / 11:24

Musician Tara Shannon releases book

Musician Tara Shannon releases book_01
00:00 / 10:14

Local First - Author John Haas releasing new book in trilogy

Local First Author John Haas releasing n
00:00 / 08:23

Local First - Phil Gurski releases new book about First World War soldiers from Russell

Local First Phil Gurski releases new boo
00:00 / 06:57

Local First - Angelique Iles  releases first book

Local First Angelique Iles releases firs
00:00 / 08:48

Local First - Smirlhome Farms Celebrating Sunflowers and Bees

Local First Smirlhome Farms Celebrating Sunflowers and Bees_01
00:00 / 07:38

Local First - Boundary Road getting new gas station and fast food outlets

Local First Boundary Road getting new ga
00:00 / 08:25

Local First - How the Police Village of Russell was formed

Local First How the Police Village of Ru
00:00 / 06:02

Local First - Silsby Saves The Day Released

Local First Silsby Saves The Day Release
00:00 / 09:22

Local First - SNC helping with derecho reforestation

Local First SNC helping with derecho ref
00:00 / 06:35

Local First -  The Nation River Lady Case solved

Local First The Nation River Lady Case s
00:00 / 09:51

Local First - Transparency in Government, or lack thereof

Local First Transparency in Government,
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Local First - Mural Unveiling

Local First Mural Unveiling_01
00:00 / 07:12

Local First - Township Considers Closing Arenas

Township Considers Closing Arenas
00:00 / 07:48

Local First - Gambling Ads - Ad Standards

Local First Gambling Ads - Ad Standards
00:00 / 08:26

Local First -  Red Carpet Gala Event Coming to Embrun

Local First - Grain Farmers of Ontario supporting Bill C234

Local First - ROSSS offers support services to local residents

Local First ROSSS offers support service
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LocalFirst Grain Farmers of Ontario supporting Bill C234
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Local First Red Carpet Gala Event Coming to Embrun
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Local First -  Dr. Brewer on Piperville Deforestation

Local First - MPP Blais introduces anti-harassment Bill in Queens Park

Local First - Senator McPhedran brings forward Can't Buy My Silence Act

Local First - RAPA producing Lend Me a Tenor

Local First - Councilor Darouze against garbage tags

Local First - Catch the Ace - $820,000 jackpot

Local First Dr
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Local First MPP Blais introduces anti-ha
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Local First RAPA producing Lend Me a Ten
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Local First Senator McPhedran brings for
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LocalFirst Councilor Darouze against gar
00:00 / 07:48
Local First Catch the Ace - $820,000 jac
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Local First -  Meet and Greet in Metcalfe  held on Saturday May 13

Local First - Meet and Greet in Metcalf
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Local First - Russell Mayor Leroux discusses Nubuild factory in industrial park

Local First Russell Mayor Leroux discuss
00:00 / 09:29

Local First -  Russell Mayor Leroux Discusses Rec Centre Plans - April 2023

Local First - Russell Mayor Discusses Rec Centre Plans - April 2023
00:00 / 11:16

Local First - Geologist Explains Weekend Earthquake

Local First -  Interview With Mystery Author Barbara Fradkin - April 2023

Local First -Mystery Author Mary Jane Maffini

LocalFirstGeologistExplainsWeekendEarthq
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Local First - Interview With Mystery Author BarbaraFradkin April 2023
00:00 / 07:53

Local First Interview With Author Michelle Young - April 2023

Local First Interview With Author Michel
00:00 / 08:29

Local First- SNC-State of the Nation Report Card

Local First SNC-State of the Nation Report Card
00:00 / 09:54

LOCAL FIRST - Forest Fest Coming To Carlsbad Springs in May

LOCAL FIRST - Forest Fest Coming To Carlsbad Springs in May
00:00 / 08:35
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