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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.
NEW Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15
Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination TORONTO — In advance of October 22,…
COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS: NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE CANADIAN SHIELD TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO TESTING
The test kits, which are significantly more affordable than other options on the market, take 15 minutes to use and…
CCH Scaling Back Non-Urgent Surgeries due to COVID-19
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) will be temporarily closing operating rooms in order to prioritize urgent and high priority elective surgeries…
The Ontario SPCA recognizes cats in wartime with new commemorative Animals in War Pin
Cornwall, ON (Oct. 12, 2021) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Animals in War…
Interview with A Lil’Pole Fitness owner Shannon Champagne
Here is Jason Setnyk's interview with A Lil'Pole Fitness owner Shannon Champagne.
$1,000,000 IN GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR COVID HIT ONTARIO COMMUNITIES
THE COMMONWELL ANNOUNCES MAJOR INITIATIVE TO HELP COMMUNITIES BOUNCE BACK LINDSAY, ON – October 4th, 2021 … COVID has been hard…
United Way/Centraide hosts screening of US&THEM and panel discussion regarding housing and homelessness in SDG.
United Way/Centraide Stormont, Dundas, & Glengarry (UWC SDG) is inviting the community to watch the documentary US AND THEM and…
Happy Thanksgiving from City of Cornwall council and staff!
On Monday, October 11, municipal offices will be closed. Transit buses will not be running. The landfill and library will…
6 Things You Need to Know When Recertifying for ACLS Online
The number one concern for medical professionals today is the safety of their patients. As the health care industry continues…
EOHU Urges Public to Take Precautions to Prevent COVID-19 Transmission During Thanksgiving Gatherings
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is urging the public to take precautions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 during…
Ontario Launches Free Menstrual Products in Schools
Three-Year Partnership Will Remove Barriers & Support the Empowerment of Women and Girls TORONTO — Following months of collaboration and…
Cornwall Gives A Shirt is back October 18 to 23!
For the past four years, Cornwall residents have donated a staggering amount of textile waste. This past spring, a total…
Local artisan duo raising money for breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the women of Homespun Lovey have spun up a fundraiser of their own…
CORNWALL RESIDENT CELEBRATES $100,000 ENCORE WIN
TORONTO, ON – Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Carol Ann Ingram of Cornwall. She matched the last six…
CCH and EOHU Ringing the Alarm on Worrying COVID-19 Trends in Cornwall
October 7, 2021 – Cornwall, ON – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) are concerned…
Targeted COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening to Keep Students Safe
Government Increasing Access to Rapid Antigen Screening to Keep Students Learning In-Person and Child Care Centres Open TORONTO — Ontario…
Open House for Fire Prevention Week
Join Cornwall Fire Services for an exciting fire prevention open house! On Saturday, October 9, Cornwall families, young and old,…
RRCA Partners with SLC and City of Cornwall to Plant 300 Trees in Local Park
Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) board members and staff were recently joined by St. Lawrence College (SLC) Environmental Technician program…
Homeless Count in Cornwall and SDG on October 27
October 27 is the coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count in our area. The City of Cornwall, United Counties of SDG, and…
EOHU Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Coaches, Officials and Volunteers Involved in Indoor Organized Sports
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has issued a Letter of Instruction requiring all owners, operators, and persons responsible for…