Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. The East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting residents to an emerging scam trend involving suspects who pose as police officers to defraud victims of substantial amounts of money. In recent reports, fraudsters have contacted victims by phone, claiming to be members of the OPP using urgency, intimidation and fear to pressure victims into complying with their demands. In some cases, the...

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-womens-day-2026-journee-internationale-des-femmes-2026-tickets-1977829041906?aff=oddtdtcreator On March 8th, 2026 for International Women’s+ Day, the Township of Russell’s Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (CDEIAC) will host a free afternoon event celebrating women’s leadership and empowerment in the community.  This workshop invites women and...

Hello! This is Manuela Dascal and you are listening to the CJRO Radio local news. The 5th edition of the Local Flavours Rendez-Vous will take place Saturday,  February 21st, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Camille Piché Community Centre (8 Blais Street, Embrun).  This annual event brings together local residents for a tasting experience featuring regional beer, wine, and food, and has welcomed an average of 500 attendees each year. In addition to promoting local businesses and their products,...