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Back to SearchHere are some highlights from the November 24, 2025, Council meeting. For more information on these and on the other topics discussed at this or other meetings, the meeting schedule, agendas and minutes are available on our website.
The video of the full meeting can be viewed Regular Council Meeting - 2025-11-24.
Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony Request – Terry Fox Week 2026 (item 10a)
Russell Township proclaims the week of September 14 to September 18, 2026, as Terry Fox Week and that a flag-raising ceremony be held at the Townhall on September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Proclamation - December 6 Day of Non-Violence in Prescott-Russell (item 10b)
The Township of Russell proclaims and declares December 6, 2025, as the Day of NON-VIOLENCE in Prescott-Russell; and invites all residents to mark this day by participating in vigils organized by the Prescott-Russell Coalition to End Violence Against Women, to take concrete action to support survivors, and to participate in Ontario-wide efforts to end gender-based violence.
Building Permits and Permit Fees (item 11f)
The Building and Construction Department of the Township of Russell will hold a public meeting on November 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Gaston Patenaude Hall located at 717 Notre-Dame Street in Embrun in order to consider a proposed Building Permit Fee By-law under Section 7 of the Building Code Act. We will return to Council on December 8, 2025 with feedback and any modifications to the proposed Building By-law.
Rent Control Measures (item 15a)
The Council of Russell Township requests the Province of Ontario to re-introduce rent control measures that protect against excessive and unfair rent increases for rental units occupied for residential purposes while maintaining the ability of responsible landlords to operate a viable and sustainable business.
The next Council meeting will be Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.