Russell Township

• Russell, Ont. will keep name, change namesake due to slavery ties

  The Township of Russell has decided to keep the name of their Ontario town, in recognition of a new person named Russell who has not yet been chosen.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2020
  
• Calls continue to rename Ontario municipalities amid concerns over historical figures’ racist pasts

  Many are calling to rename several Ontario municipalities that are dubbed after controversial historical figures, including Vaughan, Kitchener and Russell Township

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
  
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• Ontario township looks for new namesake, but will keep its name: mayor

  An eastern Ontario township is preparing to turn its back on the slave owner it's named for.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2020