Russell Township
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Russell, Ont. will keep name, change namesake due to slavery tiesThe 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.PoliticsJul 7, 2020
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Calls continue to rename Ontario municipalities amid concerns over historical figures’ racist pastsMany are calling to rename several Ontario municipalities that are dubbed after controversial historical figures, including Vaughan, Kitchener and Russell TownshipCanadaJun 17, 2020
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Ontario township looks for new namesake, but will keep its name: mayorAn eastern Ontario township is preparing to turn its back on the slave owner it's named for.CanadaJun 14, 2020
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