MoneySense rates Russell a top place to live behind Ottawa

After being ranked the best place to live in Canada for two years running, Ottawa has slipped to second place, pushing Oakville to the top spot and Russell Township trailing at a solid third.
MoneySense magazine has published its annual top 25 Best Places to Live in Canada list based on indicators such as housing prices, household incomes, commute times, crime and weather, and health care.
Ottawa snagged the top spot in 2016 and 2017 because of its economic stability, buoyed by the fed