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CHANSON POUR CÉLÉBRER LES FEMMES

The provincial government is providing almost $800,000 in extra funds to Prescott-Russell’s ambulance service for extra expenses last year due to the pandemic. 5IF6OJUFE$PVOUJFTPG1SFTDPUU3VTTFMM 1 to December 31 when Prescott-Russell paramedics faced increased workloads. There was no indication in the letter if similar extra funding would be available for the ambulance service this year. - Gregg Chamberlain AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES ADDITIONAL COVID-19 FUNDS received a letter from Susan Picarello, assistant deputy minister for health, about $795,164 in extra funding for the regional emergency services department to deal with extra expenses in 2020. 5IFNPOFZDPWFSTUIFQFSJPEGSPN.BSDI

OLIVIER FRÉGEAU olivier.fregeau@eap.on.ca

Trois artistes franco-ontariennes ont réuni leur talent en créant une chanson pour célébrer la résilience des femmes à l’occasion de la Journée Internationale de la femme du 8 mars. Depuis plusieurs années, Colibri – Centre des femmes francophones, du comté de Simco, célèbre cette journée du 8 mars avec un concert ou un spectacle destiné à sa clientèle, ses personnes alliées et ses partenaires communautaires, mais cette année, le centre s’adresse à toutes les femmes franco-ontariennes en présentant un vidéoclip de la chanson Comme les roseaux, écrite par Janie Renée, auteure-compositrice- interprètre, de Vankleek Hill. Accompagnée EFT$IJDMFUUFT EF1BUSJDJB$BOPFUEF.JNJ OBonsawin qui unissent leur voix, Janie Renée tentera de séduire son public avec son nouveau vidéoclip. «Je suis une soeur, je suis une femme, je suis labeur et état d’âme, je suis demain, je suis hier, je suis l’avenir de la terre, a SÊDJUÊ/BUIBMJF/BEPO MJOTUJHBUSJDFEVQSPKFU J’avais envie de reprendre cette magnifique chanson de Janie Renée avec des artistes féminines engagées dans leur communauté, préoccupées par le rayonnement de leur culture et soucieuses de la situation de toutes les femmes». Cette année, le thème principal de cette journée est le #RelanceFéministe. Il repré- sente ainsi une invitation à tenir compte de l’impact disproportionné de la pandémie de la COVID-19 sur les femmes, alors que le Canada prépare sa relance sociale et économique. Le thème explique aussi que les femmes ont été les plus profondément touchées par la crise sanitaire et écono- mique, qui s’est traduite en des pertes d’emploi, un manque de garde d’enfants, une augmentation du travail non rémunéré et une montée de la violence familiale envers elles. Comme les roseaux était lancé lundi der- nier sur toutes les plateformes de réseaux sociaux et cherchera à offrir un message d’espoir et de résilience pour les femmes.

Notice of Study Commencement for St-Guillaume Road Intersection and Second Online Public Information Centre Route 300 Intersection Improvements Environmental Assessment Study and Detailed Design

INTRODUCTION Russell Township is conducting two (2) Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary/Detail Design studies for intersection improvements at four (4) intersections along Route 300: a Schedule A+ EA at the intersections of St- Thomas Road for the addition of turn lanes; and a Schedule B EA for intersection improvements at St- Pierre Road, St-Augustin Road and Limoges Road. These EA studies are being conducted in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) 2015 process. In addition, the Township has initiated a Schedule B EA for intersection improvements at a fifth (5th) intersection along Route 300 at St-Guillaume Road. STUDY PROCESS Schedule B EA Study for St-Guillaume Road – Initial Design The St-Guillaume Road Intersection Improvements EA Study is being initiated as a Schedule B EA Study under the MCEA (2015) based on the proposed work and range of anticipated effects. The Study is completing Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA Process by establishing the need and justification for the project, considering

all reasonable alternatives with acceptable effects on the natural, social and cultural environments, and proactively involving the public. This study has investigated the implementation of intersection control measures including traffic signals or a roundabout. The recommendations are being presented at this second online Public Information Centre (PIC) for public input. At the end of the Study, the process will be documented in a Project File Report for all five (5) intersections. A public notice will be provided advising of the Project File Report completion and the availability for public review. Schedule B EA Study for Limoges Road – Refinements since first PIC The intersection improvements at Limoges Road EA Study were presented at the first online PIC in September 2020. Refinements to the recommendations have been made based on public input. The recommendations are being presented at this second online PIC for additional input and comments. Schedule B EA Study for St-Pierre Road, St-Augustin Road and Schedule A+ EA Study for St-Thomas Road No refinements have been made to the recommended plans for these three (3) intersections. PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Township wishes to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to be involved and provide input. At the present time, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of Ontario has placed restrictions on public gatherings. As a result, the second PIC is relying on

web-based communications. This PIC will present the Study’s preliminary recommendations and solicit public input. Comments on the information presented can be provided by contacting the Project Managers’ email addresses listed below. The second online PIC is scheduled for: Date: Commencing on March 19, 2021, the exhibits will remain on the Township’s website until further notice.

Location: http://www.russell.ca/town_hall/projects/Environmental_Assessment Materials will be posted to the Township website for public review and comment.

Between March 19, 2021 and April 2, 2021, there is an opportunity for interested persons to provide comments. Early identification of individual and group concerns greatly aids in addressing these concerns. All information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009) . With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. To provide comments, request assistance if you are having trouble accessing the materials online, obtain more information, or if you wish to be placed on the study’s mailing list, please contact either:

Steve Taylor, P.Eng. EA Project Manager BT Engineering Inc. 100 Craig Henry Drive, Suite 201 Ottawa, ON K2G 5W3 Tel: 613-228-4813 Email: steven.taylor@bteng.ca

Francois Landry Project Manager Russell Township

717 Notre-Dame Street Embrun, ON K0A 1W1 Tel: 613-443-1747 Email: infrastructure@russell.ca

Pour des renseignements en français veuillez communiquer avec Daniel Riendeau au 613-228-4813 ou daniel.riendeau@bteng.ca This notice has been issued on March 11, 2021.

A music video of a new song for women is available from March 8th. — stock photo

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