CJRO Radio News - September 15, 2025
- Manuela Dascal
- Sep 14, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Oct 27, 2025
Hello, this is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to CJRO radio local news.
The Township of Russell is excited to announce the launch of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan revision. This revised and updated plan will guide future decisions about parks, recreation, cultural facilities and programs in the Russell Township community. The programme aims to ensure the Township is making informed decisions for the benefit of the community. Expedition Management Consulting has been hired to work closely with the Township to develop the plan and lead a variety of engagement opportunities.
Residents, businesses, and community groups are invited to share their ideas and priorities for parks, recreation, and culture in Russell Township. Online resident and community group surveys are open from September 8th to October 6th, 2025.
Virtual community input workshops are available in English and French. In English on September, 30th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and in French on October 2nd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
In-Person Engagement to meet the consulting team and share your input will take place as follows:
Seniors Session at Russell Township Town Hall, on September 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Youth Session at Embrun Arena, on September 23, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Community Pop-up Booth #1 at the Embrun Arena, on September 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and
Community Pop-up Booth #2 at Russell Arena, on September 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you are unable to attend, you can still share your input with Cassandra Gilmore by October 6, 2025. at the following email address: Cassandra@expeditionconsulting.ca
For more details and updates, follow the project page at www.russell.ca/PRCMasterPlan or email at recreation.loisirs@russell.ca.
The Municipality of Casselman is receiving more than $5.6 million for improvements to its Pumping Plant. This funding will be used to increase the capacity of Casselman's main wastewater pumping station. Planned work includes, among other things, a new electrical room, an additional pump, a bypass line, an upgrade to the alum pumping system, and a new 1,880 m pressure line.
Once all work is completed, the pumping station's capacity will be doubled and will be able to serve approximately 1,844 new homes.
The total project cost is estimated at $7.6 million and the municipality is responsible for 23% of the cost, or just over $2 million.
Carlsbad Springs Youth Night is back! It is an evening of sports, games and snacks organized by the Carlsbad Springs Community Association in partnership with the Carlsbad Springs Optimist Club. This event is free for children 6 to 13 years old. It runs every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting October 4th to December 18th, 2025, and from January 2nd to April 23rd, 2026. Contact the event coordinator, Maureen Mackie to sign up your child.
On September 4th, the Ottawa City Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee received the results of a review of processes for determining if traffic signals or all-way stops are needed at rural intersections.
In both cases, while the current processes already take the rural context into account, the proposed enhancements will further refine this approach with more specific factors. This will ensure evaluation is even more aligned with rural conditions.
The process for assessing traffic signals in rural areas will consistently include a speed study, providing more information about the intersection’s operating conditions.
On September 17, from 6:00 p.m. the 18th annual Women's March “Walking Without Fear” will take place in Embrun. The event starts at the Camille Piche Community Centre. The event is meant to raise awareness and to join the fight against the violence and sexual assaults that many women face every day. For more details check out the Russell Township website.
On Friday, September 19, the Vars Community Association is inviting its residence to a free BBQ and Movie Night. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and takes place in the Alcide Trudeau Park.
The Township of Russell Public Library is thrilled to welcome internationally bestselling author Nita Prose—writer of The Maid and The Mystery Guest. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 7th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frank Kinnaird Community Centre in Russell. The evening will be filled with stories, insights, and conversation. You will have the opportunity to hear Nita share her writing journey, take part in a lively Q&A, get your books signed, and connect with fellow readers!
Tickets are just $20 and you can reserve yours today on the library's website at russellbiblio.com.
The Cumberland Lions Club is hosting the annual fundraising event, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, “Murder is a Shore Thing,” in support of the community service projects. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25th, 2025, at Maple Hall, Cumberland located at 2552 Old Montreal Road. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. and the show starts at 5:00 p.m. The show is performed by Vintage Stock Theatre and dinner will be catered by Peter's Kitchen and Catering.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at:
That wraps up our local news. If you have any questions, stories or news to share, contact us at the following email address localnewscjro@gmail.com . I also invite you to visit our website at cjroradio.com for the latest news.
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