A fond farewell

A fond farewell

Dear Readers, It is with a mix of emotions that I pen down these lines to announce my retirement after four fulfilling decades as a part of this incredible community. The journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by the ebb and flow of time, stories, and the warmth of the people who…

Community Members Jumping in to Join the Magic! Every little bit helps to build the new Dundas Manor

Community Members Jumping in to Join the Magic! Every little bit helps to build the new Dundas Manor

At the WDMH Foundation, we love our community and we see the generosity of our neighbours every day. The campaign to build the new Dundas Manor has only heightened our love and admiration. Here are just three examples! Lorilea Erratt worked as a screener at Dundas Manor during the pandemic and loved…

Charge laid against landscaping manager in 2023 electrocution of employee

Charge laid against landscaping manager in 2023 electrocution of employee

OTTAWA — Police say a manager at an Ottawa landscaping company has been charged with criminal negligence. The charge is related to the workplace death of a 20-year-old employee in the city's south end last spring. Nicholas Chenier died on May 5, 2023, trimming hedges outside a home while working for…

Unprovoked attack on mall maintenance staff, and Speedway Days are here!

Unprovoked attack on mall maintenance staff, and Speedway Days are here!

Did you know that last week, on Tuesday morning, in the parking garage, one of Cornwall Square’s maintenance team members was assaulted by a teenage “young punk” on a bicycle.  The highschooler had just been asked to leave the parking garage and make his way to school by mall Security personnel…

A “Heaven on Earth” during a time of need

Ruby and her husband, James, have experienced the love and compassion of Hospice time and time again. Ruby is a kind soul with a big heart. Throughout her chosen career of volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society for over twenty years, Ruby found a passion for supporting her community. When the…

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Centre 105 – Providing Breakfast. Creating Community.

Our Centre 105 Team hopes all is well with everyone in our community! We hope that the first few months of 2023 have been positive! We would like to start off by saying thank you for voting Centre 105 as the Top Not-For-Profit, through Community Votes Cornwall, for the second year in a row! Congratulations…

Cornwall Motor Speedway Unveils Spectacular Lineup for 2024 Season

Cornwall Motor Speedway Unveils Spectacular Lineup for 2024 Season

Cornwall, ON, April 11, 2024 - Cornwall Motor Speedway is thrilled to announce an exhilarating lineup of events for the 2024 racing season. With an exciting array of competitions and unprecedented prize offerings, this season promises to deliver unforgettable thrills and intense racing action for fans…

Chamber Lifestyle Expo Just Days Away

Chamber Lifestyle Expo Just Days Away

Cornwall Ontario – Explore the latest trends in home improvement at the Cornwall & Area Lifestyle Expo from Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th at the Benson Centre. Presented by the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce, the show will also feature exhibitors showcasing lifestyle, health…

Stay Protected! COVID-19 XBB Vaccines Available in EOHU Region

Stay Protected! COVID-19 XBB Vaccines Available in EOHU Region

The new COVID-19 XBB vaccines will be available at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) vaccination clinics as well as participating pharmacies and physician offices starting the week of October 16. The vaccine will be available for everyone aged 6 months and over if it has been at least 6 months since…

2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair

2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair

The Social Development Council of Cornwall (SDC) and Area’s Employability Network is inviting local employers and service providers to participate at the 2024 Cornwall and Area Job Fair featuring Skills Ontario. Employers from SDG, Akwesasne and Cornwall are invited to participate on Wednesday April…

Sleep is not a luxury- it’s a necessity for optimal functioning

Sleep is not a luxury- it’s a necessity for optimal functioning

Dr. James O’Brien said it best - sleep is a necessity for optimal functioning and plays a vital role in good physical health and mental well-being. How you feel in your waking hours will depend on how well you are sleeping. This means we have the capacity to change how we feel during the day by focusing…

Horovitz Declared War on Local Communist Party

Horovitz Declared War on Local Communist Party

Mayor Aaron Horovitz came out swinging against the Cornwall chapter of the Communist Party of Cornwall in 1937, telling residents he would do what he could to rid the community of the “small group” of “agitators” and their “dangerous” propaganda.  This came after local Commie party president…