Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. Photo by Russel Township. On April 7th, Russell Township announced funding in the amount of $50,000 for emergency preparedness and $36,000 for the fire department. The funding was received through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) and the Fire Protection Grant of the Province of Ontario. The emergency preparedness funding will be used to address any needs and gaps in preparedness for severe...

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. In her weekly newsletter, Ottawa Ward 20 Councilor Isabelle Skalski is informing residents that the Alto High Speed Rail project team will be carrying out field studies in and around Ottawa in regard to the early planned work for the proposed high speed rail between Ottawa and Montreal. Consequently, Alto may require access to both public and private property. Property owners whose land may be needed for the...

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. Last week, the City of Ottawa presented an Economic Development Rural Plan. The City said that they have consulted directly with business owners, community organizations and Business Improvement Areas to gather ideas for the plan. The plan has 12 recommendations including the following: Establishing a rural business liaison position Improving access to City and partner business support services Maintaining and...