Trillium Grant Funds New Facilities at Centre 105

Trillium Grant Funds New Facilities at Centre 105

Cornwall, Ontario – The Ontario Trillium Foundation has awarded a $106,800 Capital Grant to the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa for Centre 105-Cornwall's Drop-in Day program. Announced on Friday by local MPP Nolan Quinn, the funding will facilitate the construction of two gender-inclusive, accessible washrooms…

RRCA Adding 56,000 Trees to Local Landscape in 2024

RRCA Adding 56,000 Trees to Local Landscape in 2024

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) celebrated Earth Day on April 20 by kicking off its 25th annual TreeGiveaway for the region. With the support of Ontario Power Generation and municipal and conservation partners, RRCA is distributing 5000 seedlings to residents by hosting or participating…

A look at the 14-team Canadian Championship

TORONTO — A looked at the 2024 Canadian Championship: TEAMS: The field features 14 teams: three from Major League Soccer, eight from the Canadian Premier League and the Ontario, Quebec and B.C. league champions. BYES: The defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps and 2023 runner-up CF Montreal get first-round…

Le Dr Michel Dubuc réélu à la présidence du Club Richelieu

Le Dr Michel Dubuc réélu à la présidence du Club Richelieu

Lors de sa dernière réunion, dans un éloquent vote de confiance, les membres du Club Richelieu de Cornwall se sont empressés de reporter le Dr Michel Dubuc au poste de la présidence. En effet, depuis son entrée en poste, ce grand architecte du club de service francophone fait preuve d’un leadership…

Hitchhiking: Past, Present and Future

Hitchhiking: Past, Present and Future

Encore is a local discussion forum that explores things ranging from Ancient History, bird-watching, cameras…all the way to perhaps zebras some day. Hitchhiking was the topic on Thursday April 11, 2024.That’s the day I led a two-hour discussion about hitching rides. I introduced the topic by describing…

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…

World Book Day

World Book Day

April 23 is World Book Day. Have you ever lost yourself in a book only to find a piece of your soul? Imagine diving into pages transporting you to other worlds and meeting characters who feel like old friends. Each turn of the page brings a new adventure and lesson, shaping your view of the world…

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…

Great turnout for First-Ever Youth Engagement Fair

Great turnout for First-Ever Youth Engagement Fair

Cornwall, Ontario – The Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area and The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Youth Engagement Fair on April 10th at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Aimed at empowering young lives, the event featured 63 exhibitors, including sports clubs, art…

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…