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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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City of Ottawa Osgoode ward Councillor Darouze seeking provincial PC nomination.
City Councillor seeking provincial PC no
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City Councillor seeking provincial PC nomination_mixdown
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
WaterWastewatertownship_01
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
00:00 / 05:24
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
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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
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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
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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
LocalFirstRedlandOrchardsOpenforSales_01
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
00:00 / 06:36
Local First Red Carpet Gala Event Coming to Embrun
00:00 / 08:09
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
00:00 / 07:35
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
00:00 / 06:12
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
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Local First - Russell Mayor Leroux Discusses Rec Centre Plans - April 2023
Local First - Russell Mayor Discusses Rec Centre Plans - April 2023
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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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LocalFirstMysteryAuthorMaryJaneMaffini_0
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Local First - Interview With Mystery Author BarbaraFradkin April 2023
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Local First Interview With Author Michelle Young - April 2023
Local First Interview With Author Michel
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Local First- SNC-State of the Nation Report Card
Local First SNC-State of the Nation Report Card
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LOCAL FIRST - Forest Fest Coming To Carlsbad Springs in May
LOCAL FIRST - Forest Fest Coming To Carlsbad Springs in May
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