Local entrepreneur, Shannon Ferguson, begins her prestigious Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) fellowship today. She is one of 260…
Category: News
News & Announcements brings together timely reporting and official updates that directly affect our local community, including coverage of breaking police incidents, major municipal developments, and other stories with immediate local impact.
From breaking stories to public notices and key developments, this section exists to keep residents informed about what’s happening — and why it matters here.
Positively Marlene – January 2021
Welcome to the New Year everyone. May 2021 be a much better and brighter year for everyone. May it also…
George Floyd’s Uncle has a lot of work to do – Interview with Selwyn Jones
“Hi. I’m George Floyd’s uncle. I would love to chat with you.” I got the message on a Sunday morning…
Record high, province-wide hospital occupancy levels impact local healthcare – CCH issues community request: help us stop the spread of COVID-19
Cornwall, January 7th 2021 – As the number of COVID-19 positive cases increase daily in our community, Cornwall Community Hospital…
Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
Province Also Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate…
Tips to combat the winter blues in 2021
Submitted by: Angele D’Alessio, Mental Health PromoterSource:www.ontario.cmha.ca As the holidays pass and the doldrums of winter wear on, many people…
Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide TORONTO — The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by…
CURBSIDE PICKUP SERVICE AT THE LIBRARY
Cornwall Public Library is now offering curbside pickup service until further notice. The service which began Monday, January 4 is…
roadSIGNS – January – 2021: Here We Come!
At this time of year most years, we find ourselves musing about the year behind us and wondering where the…
Our Top Citizens of the Year
Paul RoumeliotisAs he sits on the Provincial Public Health Measures Table, that’s the folks who provide recommendations to the chief…
Things I’m looking forward to in 2021
Oh Boy! What a year! Before writing this, I re-read the farewell note to 2018 I had penned last year.…
EOHU Updates
EOHU Website Updates The EOHU is updating statistics related to the pandemic on its website from December 28th to the…
Local instructors offer FREE Virtual Spin and Circuit sessions
I sat down with Ashlee Murray and asked her a few questions about a new initiative a group of local…
Open Letter to Doug Ford
Dear Mr. Ford, In press conferences you say you will stop at nothing to keep us safe. How are you…
Ontario Provides Update on Ontario Cases of COVID-19 UK Variant
TORONTO — Today Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on confirmed cases in…
Ontario Confirms First Cases of COVID-19 UK Variant in Ontario
To Help Stop the Spread Ontario Entered Provincewide Shutdown Beginning Today TORONTO — Today, Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s Associate Chief…
EOHU Urges Public to Maintain Public Health Measures as Canada Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
The federal government launched the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on December 14th, marking the beginning of Canada’s…
Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Is More Mobile and Can Be Taken Directly to Various Settings TORONTO ― Premier Doug Ford issued the following…
The city wants to talk about organic waste collection
Over the past few months, the City of Cornwall has been working with consultants to come up with the best…
Safer at Home Programs Provide Relief to Ontario Families
Province Expands Support for Learners Program and Lowers Hydro Bills TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing new financial supports…
The City of Cornwall is entering Grey-Lockdown as of December 26 at 12:01 a.m., along with all other regions in Ontario.
City Council and staff urge residents to follow restrictions. The shutdown continues until Saturday, January 23. Municipal services and facilities…