"$56"-*5 4r/&84 RUSSELL TOWNSHIP PROHIBITS SIGNS IN ROUNDABOUTS
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DMBSJàDBUJPOPOUIFFYBDUCPVOEBSJFTPGB roundabout, particularly regarding pedestrian DSPTTJOHT#PVSEFBVSFGFSSFEUPUIFFYJTUJOH CZMBX FYQMBJOJOHUIBUJUJODMVEFTUIFDJSDV - lating travel portion, the intersection itself, UIFTIPVMEFS BOEUIFFOUSZBOEFYJUQPJOUT The township’s communications depart- ment will inform the public of the new regu- MBUJPO/PàOBODJBMJNQBDUJTFYQFDUFEGSPN the amendment. 8IJMFDPVODJMDPOTJEFSFELFFQJOHUIF current by-law unchanged, the recommen- dation prioritizes road safety. The proposed amendment will be reviewed and voted on at a future council meeting.
Russell Township Council is preparing to amend its Sign By-law to prohibit the placement of signs within rounda- bouts, hopefully minimizing visual dis- tractions in these increasingly common intersections. In May 2024, construction began on a new roundabout at one of the municipality’s busiest intersections, Limoges Road (County Road 5) and Route 300, with completion announced in September 2024. Ushering in with it new safety concerns. 8JUIUIFJODSFBTJOHDPOTUSVDUJPOBOEVTF of roundabouts in the township, the Public 4BGFUZBOE&OGPSDFNFOU%FQBSUNFOUIBT advised against allowing signs within these intersections. The proposed change aims to reduce visual distractions for drivers, ensuring roundabouts remain clear and safe. ‘This would eliminate potential distrac- tions for drivers approaching and navigating the roundabout by reducing visual pollution and making it a safer intersection’ the department’s report states. %JSFDUPSPG1VCMJD4BGFUZBOE&OGPSDFNFOU Millie Bourdeau noted that banning signs in roundabouts aligns with standard practices in other municipalities. A8FEJEOUWFSJGZFWFSZNVOJDJQBMJUZ CVU generally, roundabouts do not have signs. %JTDVTTJPOTXJUIUIFDPVOUJFTDPOàSNFEUIJT is their preference due to safety concerns’ Bourdeau said. Councillor Charles Armstrong sought
La municipalité de Russell propose d'interdire les panneaux dans les ronds-points afin de réduire les distractions des conducteurs et d'améliorer la sécurité routière, conformément aux recommandations du comté et aux pratiques municipales courantes. (Photo d'archives)
EOHU URGES PARENTS TO KEEP CHILDREN'S VACCINATIONS UP TO DATE AMID PROVINCE'S LARGEST MEASLES OUTBREAK IN DECADES
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in the province is a stark reminder of the importance of staying up to date on your SPVUJOFJNNVOJ[BUJPOT uTBJE%S1BVM3PVNF - MJPUJT .FEJDBM0GàDFSPG)FBMUIBUUIF&0)6 i.FBTMFTJTOPUUIFDPNNPODPME8IJMF the initial symptoms may be relatively mild, common complications include ear infec- tions, pneumonia, and diarrhea. The most severe complications, while rare, include respiratory failure, inflammation and swelling of the brain, and death. The good news is that the vaccine is safe, effective, and greatly decreases the chances of catching measles and bringing it home with you.” *O0OUBSJP DIJMESFOSFDFJWFUXPEPTFTPG the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
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The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is reminding parents to ensure their children’s routine immunizations are up to date as Ontario faces its largest measles outbreak in 30 years. 8IJMFOPBDUJWFDBTFTIBWFCFFOSFQPSUFE JOUIF&0)6SFHJPO UIFOVNCFSPGNFBTMFT cases across the province more than doubled in late February, surpassing 140 infections XJUIJOUXPXFFLT)FBMUIPGàDJBMTTBZNPTU of the cases involve individuals who were not immunized. “The high number of measles cases
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